What Is a Quote Post on X?
A quote post shares another post on X with your own comment added above it. Your followers see your words first, with the original post embedded underneath. It used to be called a quote tweet.
To make one, tap the Repost icon on a post, pick the quote option, then write your comment and post it, as described in X's help page on reposting. You can add media to your comment too.
Example
A founder sees a post saying "Most startups die from lack of distribution." They quote it with: "Agreed. We spent 8 months building and 2 weeks marketing. Flip that ratio and we would have hit 100 users in month one." Their followers get the original idea plus a lived example.
Why it matters for growth
- It is your own post. A quote shows up on your profile and in your followers' feeds as fresh content with your name on it.
- It borrows a conversation that is already moving. Adding a sharp, useful angle to a popular post puts your thinking in front of people already interested in the topic.
- The original author can see it. Quotes are listed on the original post, which can start a real exchange with someone bigger in your niche.
- Counts are separate. X shows quote counts apart from plain reposts on the post's detail page, according to its repost FAQs.
Add something the original lacks: a number, a story, a counterpoint. A quote that only says "This" adds little for your followers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a quote post and a repost?
A repost shares the post exactly as it is. A quote post adds your own comment on top and becomes a new post on your profile.
Do reply restrictions apply to quote posts?
When an author limits who can reply, replies follow those limits and quote posts do not, according to X's page on replies and mentions.
Last checked November 2026.
Check your comment's length and readability with the post checker before you quote.