What Is a Mention on X?

A mention is any post on X that includes another account's @handle, such as "Great talk by @username today". The mentioned account gets a notification, and the handle becomes a link to their profile.

Example

After a podcast, you post: "Three things I learned from @host about pricing: 1. Charge more. 2. Charge annually. 3. Raise prices for new users first." The host sees the mention in their notifications and may reply or repost it to their audience.

Why it matters for growth

• It reaches the right person. A mention puts your post in someone's notifications, which helps when you credit, thank or build on their work.
• Credit earns goodwill. Mentioning people whose ideas you use is good manners, and many will share a post that shows their work in a good light.
• Mentions can be found later. X says a profile page does not show posts that mention that account, and searching for the username does, according to X's help page on replies and mentions.

Mention people when it adds value for them. Tagging large accounts in unrelated posts to get attention reads as spam and can lead to mutes and blocks.

Related terms

• Reply
• Handle
• Quote post
• Mute
• Block

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a mention and a reply?

A reply is a response that sits inside another post's conversation. A mention is any post that names an account with its @handle, wherever it appears.

How do I see who mentioned me?

Open your Notifications and check the Mentions tab, or search X for your @handle.

Last checked November 2026.

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