Popular Twitter Posts That Went Viral

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Twitter has become a platform where people share their thoughts, experiences, and opinions with millions of users. A viral tweet can go from zero to hero in a matter of minutes.

Some of the most popular Twitter posts that went viral include tweets from celebrities, politicians, and everyday people.

One notable example is Ellen DeGeneres' 2014 Oscars selfie, which became the most retweeted tweet of all time with over 3.4 million retweets.

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Top Tweets

You can easily find your most liked tweets using Circleboom Tweet Analytics, a smarter alternative to Twitter's native analytics.

To get started, navigate to the Analytics Menu on Circleboom, where you'll see a detailed breakdown of your posts, including metrics like impressions, likes, retweets, replies, and more.

The lifespan of an average tweet is 12 minutes, so many of your followers probably haven't seen your most liked tweet yet. This means it has more potential if you know when your followers are online.

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Circleboom's Post Analytics shows your top-performing tweets without any guesswork, giving you instant insights based on likes, retweets, replies, and more.

To see your top tweets, sort by Likes on the content list, and Circleboom will automatically arrange your tweets from the highest to the lowest number of likes.

If you want to refine your search, use Advanced Filters to identify specific trends, such as date, engagement type, or other performance indicators.

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Sort by Likes
  2. Use Advanced Filters (optional)

With Circleboom Tweet Analytics, you can see which tweets performed best and the patterns behind their success, all without needing an X Premium subscription.

Using X Analytics

Using X Analytics is a great way to find your most popular tweets. It's available to premium account holders and can be accessed through Creator Studio.

To get started, log in to X on a desktop or mobile browser and click More in the left navigation menu. Then, select Creator Studio and choose Analytics from the dropdown menu.

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You'll be taken to a new tab where you can select Tweets from the top navigation bar. From there, click the Top Tweets tab to see your most popular tweets from the last 28 days.

If you want to view top tweets for a different time period, use the date selector in the top right corner. This will give you a more detailed look at your tweet performance over time.

X Analytics offers a more structured way to track your top-performing tweets, making it easier to identify trends and patterns.

Viral Tweets

You can use Circleboom Tweet Analytics to find your top tweets and identify patterns behind their success. This tool displays a detailed breakdown of your posts, including metrics like impressions, likes, retweets, replies, and more.

Videos can drive more impressions and engagement than any other post type. This means that if you're looking to go viral, creating engaging videos might be the way to go.

Greta Thunberg's comeback to Andrew Tate's tweet earned 3.6 million likes, making it a notable example of a viral tweet.

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Greta Thunberg's Comeback to Andrew Tate's Tweet Gets 3.6M Likes

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Greta Thunberg's response to Andrew Tate's tweet earned 3.6 million likes, making it a viral sensation.

Using analytics tools like Circleboom can help you identify which tweets perform best, as seen in Greta's comeback tweet.

With Circleboom, you can sort your tweets by likes and use advanced filters to refine your search and identify specific trends.

Circleboom's analytics can provide instant breakdowns of what's performing best, making it easier to understand what works and what doesn't.

Greta Thunberg's tweet was a David vs. Goliath moment, as Andrew Tate didn't see her response coming.

The tweet's success can be attributed to its timing and the connection it made with millions of Americans.

Barack Obama's quoting Nelson Mandela also garnered 3.7 million likes, highlighting the power of well-timed and meaningful content.

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Andy Milonakis' Astronaut Joke Goes Viral

Andy Milonakis (@andymilonakis) knows a thing or two about comedy, and his tweet about astronauts leaving Earth is proof.

His post was about SpaceX's Crew Dragon Demo-2, the first test flight with a crew. The tweet netted 3.4 million likes, making it a viral sensation.

Timing is everything in comedy, and Andy Milonakis clearly got it right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a trending topic on Twitter?

A trending topic on Twitter is a popular subject that's generating a high volume of tweets, retweets, and mentions in real-time. It's a measure of what's currently being discussed and shared on the platform.

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