Boosting Video Views on X: What Actually Works in 2026

If you’re creating videos on X and trying to get more views, it can sometimes feel like you’re chasing an invisible system.

You post.
You wait.
Sometimes it works.
Most times it doesn’t - with no obvious reason why.

The good news is: there is logic behind it.
And once you understand how video is evaluated and distributed on X in 2026, things start to make a lot more sense.

Video has become one of the strongest formats on X.

It auto-plays in the feed.
It captures attention faster than text.
And when it performs well, it can travel far beyond your existing audience.

In 2026, X clearly prioritizes media-rich posts. Videos often outperform text-only posts because they keep people watching longer and time spent is a key signal for distribution.

More views don’t just boost reach.
They tell the system your content is worth showing to more people.

Before thinking about algorithms or optimization, the foundation is still the same: the video has to be worth watching.

Strong videos tend to:

For AI-generated videos in particular, motion, color, and pacing matter a lot. Flat or repetitive clips struggle to hold attention, and the system notices that quickly.

Shorter videos (often under 60 seconds) generally perform better because retention stays higher.

One important piece that often gets overlooked is context.

Elon Musk has been very clear about this: for posts, especially videos, to get proper distribution on X, they need enough context for the system to understand what they’re about.

The recommendation engine, now deeply integrated with Grok AI, doesn’t just look at surface signals anymore. It reads every post and watches every video to evaluate what’s worth pushing to users.

Dropping a video with no explanation - just a clip and nothing else - gives the system very little to work with. Elon has even said that posts like this often get skipped or downranked because they feel lame or low-effort to the algorithm.

Not because the content is bad, but because the intent isn’t clear.

An engaging caption or short description gives Grok the missing information:

Without that context, Grok can’t fully assess interest, relevance, or value - and if it can’t assess it, it won’t distribute it widely.

This ties directly into the shift toward a more merit-based system. The algorithm now scans content from accounts of all sizes and looks for originality, clear storytelling, unique perspectives, or concrete value - things like fresh insights, verifiable facts, or a clear point of view.

That’s also how reach becomes more democratic.

A small creator with a well-contextualized video can outperform a larger account that simply drops content without explanation. Context helps Grok recognize quality - and once it does, distribution follows.

There’s no universal rule for how many times you should post per day.

Some creators post multiple times and do well.
Others post less and still grow.

What does matter is consistency and timing.

Pay attention to when your audience is active.
Test different posting windows.
Look at what actually gets watched - not just what gets posted.

Threads with videos embedded often perform well because they encourage people to stay longer and interact more deeply.

Videos that feel human tend to travel further.

Humor.
Relatable moments.
A clever or timely angle.

Even in technical niches like AI or photography, adding a light or surprising twist can dramatically increase shares and replies - which feeds directly into more views.

Your profile context matters.

Verification (Premium or Premium+) often leads to stronger distribution, and a clear bio helps the system understand who your content is for.

Creators who combine consistent video posting with a clear profile tend to see better reach over time.

Views don’t come only from posting.

They come from interaction.

Replying to comments, joining conversations in your niche, and encouraging replies all help your videos gain traction. Polls, questions, or simple calls-to-action can increase engagement without feeling forced.

The system reads these interactions as signals of relevance.

Most video views come from the “For You” feed.

Behind the scenes, the system:

Follower count matters far less than how people interact with your content.

Meaningful engagement beats raw volume.

A video that feels quiet today can still resurface later.

Getting more video views on X isn’t about beating the system.

It’s about understanding what it rewards:

If you focus on creating videos people actually want to watch and give them time to find their audience - the views follow.

Sometimes faster.
Sometimes later.
But they do follow.

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