How I Grew My X (Twitter) Account from 0 to 10K Followers in 2025 (Without Ads)
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2025 5:44 pm
I started 2025 with less than 50 followers on X (formerly Twitter), and to be honest, I didn’t expect much. The platform felt dead for small creators, especially with all the algorithm changes. But three months later, I crossed 10,000 followers and I didn’t spend a single dollar on ads or shoutouts.
I’m not a guru or anything. I just kept tweaking what I posted until things clicked. So here’s exactly what worked for me, simple steps that anyone can try.
1. Forget “perfect” tweets — post what feels natural
At first, I was overthinking every tweet. I’d spend 10 minutes trying to make it sound clever or deep, and guess what? Nobody cared. Then I started writing like I talk, short, messy, honest tweets about real things I’ve learned building my small online projects.
That’s when people started replying. Not because it was polished, but because it felt real. X in 2025 rewards authenticity way more than “viral-looking” posts. If it sounds too professional, people scroll past it.
Community question: Have you noticed people respond more when you post casual stuff instead of polished ones?
2. Threads still work — but they need a story
Everyone says “threads are dead,” but that’s just because most people write boring ones. What’s working right now is storytelling. If you share something you actually experienced, not just tips, people stick around.
My most viral thread was called “How I Got My First 1K Users with No Money.” It wasn’t fancy. I just wrote a real story with lessons along the way. Got over 1.2M views, and followers tripled that week.
Here’s the thing: people love stories that sound human, not like a marketing blog. Start your thread like you’re talking to a friend: “Okay, so I tried something stupid but it worked…” That kind of tone pulls people in.
3. Post more replies than tweets
This might sound weird, but I grew faster replying to other creators than posting my own stuff. I’d spend about 20 minutes a day jumping into discussions in my niche. When your reply adds value (not spammy), people check your profile.
If I reply to 5–10 threads every morning, I gain anywhere from 20–50 followers that day. No exaggeration. It’s the easiest growth hack that nobody uses enough.
Community question: How often do you reply to others’ tweets? Do you see better engagement from it?
4. Timing matters (but not like you think)
Forget “best posting time” charts, they don’t work the same for everyone. I used to post at random hours and got crickets. Then I checked my analytics and saw my audience was most active around 2 PM and 9 PM. That small tweak alone boosted impressions by 40%.
Experiment for a week and post only when your followers are active. Once you find your sweet spot, stick to it.
5. Mix personal with useful
Pure advice tweets don’t perform well anymore. People like advice with a personal twist. For example:
“Here are 5 ways to grow your account.”
“Here are 5 things I did wrong before I hit 10K followers.”
The second one feels more relatable and people share it more. X wants posts that keep readers on the platform, and nothing does that better than emotion + info.
6. Use visuals — screenshots, mini-infographics, short clips
I started attaching quick screenshots from my analytics or my workflow. Those posts blew up because people love seeing real stuff. Even a simple Canva-made image showing a tip list works wonders.
Posts with visuals get up to 2–3x more engagement, no joke.
7. Stay consistent (but don’t burn out)
I tweet about 2–3 times per day now, a mix of one short thought, one reply-heavy thread, and one casual update. That’s it. No automation, no fancy scheduling.
When you show up regularly without being spammy, X starts showing your tweets to more people. It’s like the algorithm “trusts” active accounts.
8. Engage in smaller circles first
I used to try replying to huge creators, it didn’t help. Then I started hanging out with smaller accounts (1K–5K followers) who were growing too. We boosted each other by replying, quote tweeting, and sharing posts.
It felt like a little community and that honestly made it way more fun. If you support others genuinely, they’ll do the same.
9. Pin your best tweet or thread
This sounds small, but it made a big difference. When people visit your profile, they need to instantly “get” who you are. I pinned a thread that explained how I went from 0–5K and included a mini case study. That single post still brings me daily followers months later.
So yeah, always keep your best content pinned, it's something that shows value right away.
10. Stop caring about numbers (weirdly, it helps)
When I obsessed over analytics, I posted like a robot. But once I focused on connecting with people instead of chasing followers, my growth actually took off. People can tell when you’re posting for engagement versus just sharing something cool.
It’s ironic, but the more I stopped chasing growth, the faster I grew.
Final thoughts
If you’re trying to grow on X in 2025, stop worrying about hacks. Just post real stuff, reply to others, and show up consistently. Forget the polished “guru” content, your story is what people actually care about.
It’s not luck either. Once you build small habits like replying, storytelling, pinning your best content, it snowballs.
What’s been working for you guys on X lately? Are you still seeing good reach or has engagement dropped this month? Share your own growth tips. I’d love to test them out too!
I’m not a guru or anything. I just kept tweaking what I posted until things clicked. So here’s exactly what worked for me, simple steps that anyone can try.
- How I Grew My X (Twitter) Account from 0 to 10K Followers in 2025 (Without Ads)
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At first, I was overthinking every tweet. I’d spend 10 minutes trying to make it sound clever or deep, and guess what? Nobody cared. Then I started writing like I talk, short, messy, honest tweets about real things I’ve learned building my small online projects.
That’s when people started replying. Not because it was polished, but because it felt real. X in 2025 rewards authenticity way more than “viral-looking” posts. If it sounds too professional, people scroll past it.
Community question: Have you noticed people respond more when you post casual stuff instead of polished ones?
2. Threads still work — but they need a story
Everyone says “threads are dead,” but that’s just because most people write boring ones. What’s working right now is storytelling. If you share something you actually experienced, not just tips, people stick around.
My most viral thread was called “How I Got My First 1K Users with No Money.” It wasn’t fancy. I just wrote a real story with lessons along the way. Got over 1.2M views, and followers tripled that week.
Here’s the thing: people love stories that sound human, not like a marketing blog. Start your thread like you’re talking to a friend: “Okay, so I tried something stupid but it worked…” That kind of tone pulls people in.
3. Post more replies than tweets
This might sound weird, but I grew faster replying to other creators than posting my own stuff. I’d spend about 20 minutes a day jumping into discussions in my niche. When your reply adds value (not spammy), people check your profile.
If I reply to 5–10 threads every morning, I gain anywhere from 20–50 followers that day. No exaggeration. It’s the easiest growth hack that nobody uses enough.
Community question: How often do you reply to others’ tweets? Do you see better engagement from it?
4. Timing matters (but not like you think)
Forget “best posting time” charts, they don’t work the same for everyone. I used to post at random hours and got crickets. Then I checked my analytics and saw my audience was most active around 2 PM and 9 PM. That small tweak alone boosted impressions by 40%.
Experiment for a week and post only when your followers are active. Once you find your sweet spot, stick to it.
5. Mix personal with useful
Pure advice tweets don’t perform well anymore. People like advice with a personal twist. For example:
“Here are 5 ways to grow your account.”
“Here are 5 things I did wrong before I hit 10K followers.”The second one feels more relatable and people share it more. X wants posts that keep readers on the platform, and nothing does that better than emotion + info.
6. Use visuals — screenshots, mini-infographics, short clips
I started attaching quick screenshots from my analytics or my workflow. Those posts blew up because people love seeing real stuff. Even a simple Canva-made image showing a tip list works wonders.
Posts with visuals get up to 2–3x more engagement, no joke.
7. Stay consistent (but don’t burn out)
I tweet about 2–3 times per day now, a mix of one short thought, one reply-heavy thread, and one casual update. That’s it. No automation, no fancy scheduling.
When you show up regularly without being spammy, X starts showing your tweets to more people. It’s like the algorithm “trusts” active accounts.
8. Engage in smaller circles first
I used to try replying to huge creators, it didn’t help. Then I started hanging out with smaller accounts (1K–5K followers) who were growing too. We boosted each other by replying, quote tweeting, and sharing posts.
It felt like a little community and that honestly made it way more fun. If you support others genuinely, they’ll do the same.
9. Pin your best tweet or thread
This sounds small, but it made a big difference. When people visit your profile, they need to instantly “get” who you are. I pinned a thread that explained how I went from 0–5K and included a mini case study. That single post still brings me daily followers months later.
So yeah, always keep your best content pinned, it's something that shows value right away.
10. Stop caring about numbers (weirdly, it helps)
When I obsessed over analytics, I posted like a robot. But once I focused on connecting with people instead of chasing followers, my growth actually took off. People can tell when you’re posting for engagement versus just sharing something cool.
It’s ironic, but the more I stopped chasing growth, the faster I grew.
Final thoughts
If you’re trying to grow on X in 2025, stop worrying about hacks. Just post real stuff, reply to others, and show up consistently. Forget the polished “guru” content, your story is what people actually care about.
It’s not luck either. Once you build small habits like replying, storytelling, pinning your best content, it snowballs.
What’s been working for you guys on X lately? Are you still seeing good reach or has engagement dropped this month? Share your own growth tips. I’d love to test them out too!