{"id":1459,"date":"2023-09-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2025-03-27T11:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T18:43:00","slug":"how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter: A Beginner\u2019s Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No platform comes close to X, formerly Twitter, when you want daily updates from brands, industry experts, thought leaders, friends or celebrities. Short-form content makes consuming and sharing tweets (now posts) about current news and events easy. In fact, 69% of Twitter users in the United States use the platform for their daily dose of news. This isn\u2019t surprising as most U.S. journalists use this social media network for work. However, when you open Twitter, you only see posts from people you follow and random users. How to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter aka X?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a helpful skill to learn as you\u2019ll know about the latest developments in any niche, irrespective of your location. Also, you can use trends to join <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/using-twitter\/twitter-conversations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conversations<\/a>, increase your reach and grow your follower count. This guide has step-by-step instructions on how to see local and worldwide trends on the platform. It also explains how trends start on X, formerly Twitter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/claudio-schwarz-FMJAYeRwtDY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"An individual looking at what\u2019s trending on Twitter in the Explore section of the app.\" class=\"wp-image-1460\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/#How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_for_the_Web\" >How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter for the Web?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/#How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_Mobile\" >How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter Mobile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/#How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_Near_Your_Area\" >How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter Near Your Area?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/#How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_Worldwide\" >How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter Worldwide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/#How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_in_Other_Countries\" >How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter in Other Countries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/#How_To_Join_a_Trend_on_Twitter_Now_X\" >How To Join a Trend on Twitter, Now X?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/how-to-see-whats-trending-on-twitter-a-beginners-handbook\/#How_Does_X_Formerly_Twitter_Select_Whats_Trending\" >How Does X, Formerly Twitter, Select What\u2019s Trending?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_for_the_Web\"><\/span><strong>How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter for the Web?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Twitter (now X) for the web, the platform makes it easy to find trends. There are two ways to see what everyone is talking about on this social media network. Follow the instructions in this guide on how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter for the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need to log in to your Twitter account to view trends.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you enter your login credentials, the website will take you to your home timeline.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll see a large card with <strong>What\u2019s Happening<\/strong> as the title on the right side. This is how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter. Below this card, there\u2019s a button with the text <strong>Show More<\/strong>. Click it, and the social media network will take you to the latest trends. On the new page, go to the <strong>Trending <\/strong>tab to see the hottest hashtags and phrases on the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need to go to Twitter\u2019s <strong>Explore <\/strong>page. There\u2019s a quick navigation menu with a shortcut to this page. On the left side, look for an icon resembling a magnifying glass. Click it to open the <strong>Explore <\/strong>page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By default, Twitter takes you to the <strong>For You<\/strong> tab. In this section, you\u2019ll see what\u2019s trending on the platform and the topics you follow. You can go to the next section, which is <strong>Trending<\/strong>. Under this tab, Twitter shows you the top 30 trending topics. It is a mixture of hashtags and phrases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also go to other tabs like entertainment, news and sports. Depending on what you select, you\u2019ll see relevant trending content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/luke-chesser-2Bdyxgz3OM0-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of what\u2019s trending on Twitter for the web in Montreal.\" class=\"wp-image-1461\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_Mobile\"><\/span><strong>How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter Mobile?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-side\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-side-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-side-box-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bulk-delete-head\">Bulk delete past tweets with one click<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subscribe-to-unlock\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/login\/\">\n\t                 Sign in with Twitter <svg width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M9.1605 0H0.849401C0.626751 0 0.413219 0.0884475 0.255781 0.245885C0.0983438 0.403323 0.00989626 0.616854 0.00989626 0.839505C0.00989626 1.06216 0.0983438 1.27569 0.255781 1.43312C0.413219 1.59056 0.626751 1.67901 0.849401 1.67901H7.13309L0.256291 8.55665C0.17611 8.63409 0.112154 8.72673 0.0681567 8.82915C0.0241591 8.93157 0.00100033 9.04173 3.16969e-05 9.1532C-0.000936937 9.26467 0.020304 9.37522 0.062515 9.47839C0.104726 9.58156 0.167062 9.67529 0.245885 9.75412C0.324709 9.83294 0.418441 9.89527 0.521613 9.93748C0.624785 9.9797 0.735331 10.0009 0.846799 9.99997C0.958268 9.999 1.06843 9.97584 1.17085 9.93184C1.27327 9.88785 1.36591 9.82389 1.44335 9.74371L8.32099 2.86649V9.1506C8.32099 9.37325 8.40944 9.58678 8.56688 9.74422C8.72431 9.90166 8.93785 9.9901 9.1605 9.9901C9.38315 9.9901 9.59668 9.90166 9.75412 9.74422C9.91155 9.58678 10 9.37325 10 9.1506V0.839505C10 0.616854 9.91155 0.403323 9.75412 0.245885C9.59668 0.0884475 9.38315 0 9.1605 0Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/images\/single-post-img.svg\" alt=\"img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still see trends if you use the official X, formerly Twitter app. Unlike Twitter for the web, there\u2019s only one way to see what\u2019s on everyone\u2019s minds. This is how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter mobile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and open the official X aka Twitter mobile app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you open it for the first time, it will ask you to sign in to your account. It\u2019s not necessary to log in to your profile. You can skip this step, but you won\u2019t be able to interact with the posts. This means you can\u2019t post a reply, retweet the tweet, like the post or follow the author. However, you can still share the tweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app opens your feed if you log in to your Twitter account. At the bottom, there\u2019s a navigation bar with several icons. Tap the magnifying icon to open the <strong>Explore <\/strong>page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can look for trends under the<strong> For You<\/strong> section. Or, swipe right to open <strong>Trending<\/strong>, which is the next tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow the above instructions on X or Twitter for Android and iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/souvik-banerjee-9Z-2Ktg6CIM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"An individual downloading Twitter on their iPad to see what\u2019s trending on the app.\" class=\"wp-image-1462\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_Near_Your_Area\"><\/span><strong>How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter Near Your Area?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know what\u2019s happening around your locality, you only need to check X, formerly Twitter. For instance, there\u2019s a concert happening close by. With X aka Twitter, you\u2019ll know which roads have a traffic jam, thanks to constant updates from other users. This guide breaks down how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter near your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Twitter\u2019s <strong>Explore <\/strong>page, which shows the latest trends. Follow the instructions from the above sections depending on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the <strong>Explore <\/strong>page, there\u2019s a search bar on top of your screen. Next to it, there\u2019s an icon that looks like a gear. Select it to open the settings page for <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/using-twitter\/twitter-trending-faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter trends<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll find this option &#8211; <strong>Show Content In This Location<\/strong>. Enable this setting to see trends near your area.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform will ask you for permission to access your location. Share your location, and you\u2019re good to go. If you\u2019re still not seeing trends near your area, reload the <strong>Explore <\/strong>page and try again. Twitter\u2019s search function can give you more information about popular topics. For example, advanced search will help you find tweets with the highest levels of engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go one step further to personalize the trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Settings and Support<\/strong> menu. Twitter for web users can find this option under <strong>More <\/strong>in the quick navigation bar. Android and iOS users should swipe right to open the quick navigation menu. It is the last option in this menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to click on <strong>Settings and Privacy<\/strong> and open <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Data Sharing and Personalization<\/strong>, there\u2019s<strong> Location Information<\/strong>. Open its settings page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable this feature &#8211; <strong>Personalize Based On Places You\u2019ve Been<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a frequent traveler, this is a helpful feature. You\u2019ll see trends from the locations you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_Worldwide\"><\/span><strong>How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter Worldwide?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The above guides show you what\u2019s happening in your location. You\u2019ll also see trends for your country. What if you want to use X, formerly Twitter, to get the latest news worldwide? The platform allows you to tweak your experience as per your preferences. Here\u2019s how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter worldwide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Twitter\u2019s <strong>Explore <\/strong>page, you need to select the gear-shaped icon. You can see this button on Twitter for Android, iOS and the web.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On this settings page, deselect <strong>Show Content In This Location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll no longer see trends in the region you live. Instead, the platform will show what\u2019s popular globally. Refresh the <strong>Explore <\/strong>page if you still see what\u2019s trending near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this method doesn\u2019t work or you find the results unsatisfactory, there\u2019s one more solution. You can use third-party services like Trends24 and RiteTag. They allow you to see what\u2019s trending worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can use hashtag trackers like TrackMyHashtag, Tweet Binder and Hashtagify. You\u2019ll need to know what hashtags to track to find trends. The benefit of these tools is they break down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-trending-hashtags-the-guide-to-staying-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trending hashtags<\/a>. You\u2019ll know its popularity and who\u2019s using these hashtags in different regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/daddy-mohlala-hwGiGxe-Rg4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"An individual seeing what\u2019s trending on Twitter in South Africa\" class=\"wp-image-1463\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_See_Whats_Trending_on_Twitter_in_Other_Countries\"><\/span><strong>How To See What\u2019s Trending on Twitter in Other Countries?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you don\u2019t want to see worldwide trends on Twitter? For example, you saw something in the news about a specific country. You want to see the ground reality from users in that region. X, formerly Twitter, has a setting where you can change the trends to other nations regardless of location. This guide shows you how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter in other countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need to open the settings page. If you\u2019re on X or Twitter for the web, click <strong>More <\/strong>from the quick navigation bar. It\u2019s on the left side of your screen. X or Twitter for Android and iOS users can access this menu with a right swipe across the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out of all the settings options, click <strong>Settings and Support<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll see a drop-down menu. Select <strong>Settings and Privacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to open the <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for<strong> Content You See<\/strong> and open its settings page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Explore Settings<\/strong>. A popup will appear on your screen if you use Twitter for the web. Otherwise, it will take you to another settings page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deactivate the personalization feature &#8211; <strong>Show Content In This Location<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you deactivate this feature, a new menu option, <strong>Explore Locations<\/strong>, appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select<strong> Explore Locations<\/strong> and search for the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go back to the <strong>Explore <\/strong>page and look at the trends. You\u2019ll see what\u2019s popular in the country depending on your selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Join_a_Trend_on_Twitter_Now_X\"><\/span><strong>How To Join a Trend on Twitter, Now X?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After following how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter, you want to know how to join the discussion. It\u2019s simple; you must use the same hashtags or phrases as the popular tweets. However, there are a few tips to remember to help you make the most of the topic trends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always understand the context of the trend before jumping in. When you go through the trending page, you\u2019ll only see hashtags or phrases. Dig deeper to understand why it appears on the trends page on X, formerly Twitter. This way, you\u2019ll understand what people are talking about and how they feel about the topic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/twitter-blue-check-the-key-to-boost-your-online-reputation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter Blue<\/a> if you want more people to see your tweets. One benefit of this subscription program is it gives you priority. When you reply to posts, it\u2019s more likely to appear at the top. However, other factors also influence the ranking of your replies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrich your tweets with media, like GIFs, photos and videos. Adding these types of content makes your posts visually appealing. As a result, users are more likely to look at your tweets and engage with them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding to the conversation is a good practice. It\u2019s okay if you have nothing to say about a specific trend. When you find one relevant to your niche, jump on it immediately. If someone else is already covering what you have in mind, retweet the tweet. Remember, never try to join trends just because it\u2019s popular.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tweeteraser.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/charlesdeluvio-FdDkfYFHqe4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A person looking at trending posts on Twitter to see which ones he can join.\" class=\"wp-image-1464\" style=\"width:480px;height:466px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_X_Formerly_Twitter_Select_Whats_Trending\"><\/span><strong>How Does X, Formerly Twitter, Select What\u2019s Trending?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to see what\u2019s trending on Twitter, the next question is, how does it do this? Several factors determine what appears on the trending page. For starters, the algorithm does all the heavy lifting for the platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It considers your current location, interests and the people you follow to determine what potential trends to show. But it doesn\u2019t stop here. It focuses on popular topics instead of favoring older trends. In other words, it prefers new content to old ones, so conversations are always fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does it categorize the tweets and discussions, especially when there are millions of daily posts? The platform harnesses the power of <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/using-twitter\/how-to-use-hashtags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hashtags<\/a> to categorize conversations, which are helpful to users and the algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform groups similar hashtags under a single topic. 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