How many tweets can an unverified account post per day?

50 original posts and 200 replies a day, per X’s Help Center, split into smaller semi-hourly limits.

Are verified accounts limited the same way?

X’s Help Center gives the 50-post figure for unverified accounts only; the same page still states an overall limit of 2,400 updates a day.

Does the API have a different limit than the app?

Both apply. Posts made through the API count toward the same daily account limit, and the X API also limits post creation to 100 requests per 15 minutes per user and 10,000 per 24 hours per app.

Is the Twitter post limit per day the same as X's?

Yes — Twitter is now X, so the same limits apply: 50 original posts and 200 replies a day for unverified accounts, counted across the web, apps and the API.

X post limit per day

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By Angelina F. · Updated 20 October 2026 · 4 min read

Key takeaways

Unverified X accounts: 50 original posts and 200 replies a day, split into semi-hourly limits and counted across the web, apps and the API.
The X API separately allows 100 post-creation requests per 15 minutes per user and 10,000 per 24 hours per app.
Platforms change these limits without much notice — treat this as a checkpoint, not a permanent guarantee.

X post limit per day: the account limit

Unverified accounts: 50 original posts and 200 replies per day
The daily limit is broken into smaller limits for semi-hourly intervals
It counts actions from all devices — web, mobile and the API — so every app posting for the account shares it
The same page still states an overall limit of 2,400 updates a day, without tying it to an account type

The API rate limit for creating posts

100 post-creation requests (POST /2/tweets) per 15 minutes per user
10,000 post-creation requests per 24 hours per app
Posts made through the API still count toward the account’s daily limit above

Why this matters for a scheduler

A scheduler posting for an unverified account can publish at most 50 original posts for it in a day, minus any posted by hand or from other apps that day. Spreading posts across the day also keeps them inside X’s semi-hourly limits.

Sources

Last reviewed 20 October 2026. Platforms and vendors change their rules and plans, so check the source before you rely on a figure.

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FAQ

How many tweets can an unverified account post per day?: 50 original posts and 200 replies a day, per X’s Help Center, split into smaller semi-hourly limits.
Are verified accounts limited the same way?: X’s Help Center gives the 50-post figure for unverified accounts only; the same page still states an overall limit of 2,400 updates a day.
Does the API have a different limit than the app?: Both apply. Posts made through the API count toward the same daily account limit, and the X API also limits post creation to 100 requests per 15 minutes per user and 10,000 per 24 hours per app.
Is the Twitter post limit per day the same as X's?: Yes — Twitter is now X, so the same limits apply: 50 original posts and 200 replies a day for unverified accounts, counted across the web, apps and the API.