What Is the Following Feed on X?

The Following feed is the home timeline tab on X that shows posts only from the accounts you follow, along with their reposts. It sits beside the For You feed, and you switch between them with the tabs at the top of your home screen.

X describes both tabs on its timeline help page. The Following tab replaced the old "Latest" view in January 2023, and X reopens whichever tab you used last.

Example

You follow 150 people in your industry. On For You you see a mix of their posts and recommendations. On Following you see only those 150 accounts, which makes it easy to catch every post from a client or a friend you want to reply to.

Why it matters for growth

• Your followers see you here. People who prefer Following see your posts only because they chose to follow you, so earning the follow matters.
• It is a clean place to reply from. Use it to keep up with the accounts you want to build relationships with.
• It pairs well with Lists. For a tighter view, put your key accounts on a List and read that instead.

Related terms

• For You feed
• Lists
• Algorithm
• Mute
• Reply

Frequently asked questions

Is the Following feed in time order?

X has changed how the Following tab is sorted several times, and some versions of the app offer sort options. Check the settings on the tab in your own app.

Should I use Following or For You?

Use Following to keep up with people you care about and For You to discover new accounts and posts in your niche. Many creators switch between them during the day.

Last checked November 2026.

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