Twitter (X) remains one of the few major platforms that still allows NSFW content. For OnlyFans creators, this is crucial because it’s a place where they can post explicit photos without the risk of instant bans like on Instagram or TikTok. However, in 2025, growing on Twitter has become more difficult as organic reach has dropped and the algorithms have changed.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening with Twitter in 2025 and how creators can adapt to the new reality.
Why Twitter Still Matters for OnlyFans
Twitter provides direct access to a high-spending audience from the US and Europe. The platform has around 586 million active monthly users, most of whom are men aged 25-45 with above-average incomes.
Study on Twitter’s Audience by Kepios
Twitter allows NSFW content as long as it’s marked as “Sensitive.” You can include direct links to OnlyFans in both your bio and posts, unlike on Instagram. The platform even offers integration — you can connect your accounts so that a verification badge appears next to your profile.
Twitter is built around interaction: users actively comment, retweet, and send DMs, which helps create a sense of closeness with the audience.
According to a study by OnlyTraffic, subscribers coming from Twitter tend to stay active longer than those from other sources and are more likely to purchase paid content.
This is the main reason why creators still rely on Twitter as a traffic source.
What Changed on Twitter in 2025: The Main Challenges
The platform has introduced new restrictions, algorithms have become smarter and now detect gray-hat tactics, and European regulators have forced Twitter to limit access to adult content for a large part of its audience. As a result, organic reach has dropped dramatically, old strategies stopped working, and creators are now faced with a choice: adapt or lose one of their main traffic channels.
Let’s go over the key issues OnlyFans creators are facing on Twitter in 2025.
Age Verification in Europe: The Biggest Challenge of the Year
Since July 2025, Twitter has started requiring age verification for users in the UK, Ireland, and all EU countries. This change is tied to the introduction of the UK Online Safety Act, the Irish Online Safety Code, and the EU Digital Services Act, which require platforms to protect minors from adult content.
When a user from the EU or UK tries to access NSFW content, Twitter blocks it and displays the following message:
Twitter offers several ways to verify age:
- Uploading a selfie that AI scans to estimate your age
- Uploading a passport or ID
- Indirect verification based on email, birth date, and social connections
The critical issue is that verification is only available to Premium users. Free users can’t verify manually, and Twitter instead tries to estimate their age using indirect data.
As a result, a huge part of the European audience can no longer see creators’ posts. The followers are still there, but the content is hidden. According to unofficial reports in creator communities, traffic from the EU has dropped by 30 to 50 percent since age verification was introduced.
What can be done: many creators now use VPN services, connecting to servers in the United States, Canada, or Switzerland, where these restrictions don’t apply. However, this also reduces the overall amount of organic traffic from Europe.
Shadowban: The Invisible Problem
When a creator’s account is shadowbanned, their tweets stop appearing in recommendations, hashtag searches, and followers’ feeds.
Signs of a shadowban:
- Views drop by five to ten times
- Likes and retweets almost stop coming in
- New followers stop appearing
- Tweets no longer show up in search results
Why Twitter shadowbans OnlyFans creators: the algorithm monitors who you interact with. If about 90 percent of your followers, likes, and comments are directed at other creators, Twitter categorizes your profile as an “adult cluster,” which causes your reach to drop.
To check whether your account is shadowbanned, you can use the service shadowban.yuzurisa, which analyzes several factors, detects hidden restrictions, and shows what limitations are applied to your profile.
Example of Account Check Using the Service
What to Do If You’re Shadowbanned: stop all activity for 48 to 72 hours and delete any tweets that might violate the platform’s policies. After that, disconnect all third-party apps and automation tools, then contact Twitter support and request a manual review of your account.
Organic Reach Has Dropped: Low Growth Without Subscription
Since 2023, organic reach on Twitter has been steadily declining. In the past, one good tweet could reach hundreds of thousands of views, but now even accounts with 10,000 followers may only get 200 to 500 impressions per post. Twitter has shifted to a “pay to play” model, promoting Premium users and those who invest in paid advertising.
Reddit User Opinion on X Premium Subscription
Tweets now mostly reach only existing followers. Getting into the “For You” recommendations is almost impossible, and hashtags perform even worse. Engagement has dropped from 2–3% to around 0.3–0.5%. For new creators without an established audience, this is a disaster — growing organically from scratch has become nearly impossible.
User Reports on Traffic Decline and Loss of Reach
Many users note a sharp drop in traffic and visibility. Posts no longer reach even a fraction of their previous audience.
What Can Be Done: to break through the algorithm, creators now have three main options: pay for X Premium, buy shoutouts or promo tweets from other creators, or use RT (retweet) groups — though each method has its nuances.
RT Groups Don’t Deliver Large-Scale Traffic Anymore
RT groups, also known as engagement or retweet groups, are communities where creators mutually retweet each other’s posts. In the past, this was a powerful growth tool — a single tweet could get 50 to 100 retweets within half an hour, generating tens of thousands of impressions.
Example of a Retweet from an OF Creator (Before Changes)
Twitter has learned to recognize this pattern. The algorithm detects when a group of accounts constantly retweets each other and never engages with anyone outside that circle. Most RT groups are filled with fake or inactive accounts that don’t have real audiences — the retweets are there, but the views don’t grow.
A case study from an OnlyTraffic partner showed that there was no meaningful difference between groups with 10K followers and those with 100K — the results were nearly identical.
What This Means: RT groups can still be used, but creators should understand that they no longer bring large-scale reach.
The Algorithm Has Changed — Overall Activity Matters Now
Twitter no longer rewards users just for posting. The algorithm now measures overall engagement: how often you comment on other tweets, how many likes you give, how quickly you reply to comments, and whether you use DMs.
If you only post but don’t interact, the algorithm marks your profile as inactive and lowers your visibility. The new formula works roughly like this:
Reach = Content Quality × Posting Frequency × Platform Activity × Trust Score
Where Trust Score is Twitter’s internal rating of your account that factors in reports, blocks, account age, and whether you have Premium.
Effective Promotion Strategies and Real Cases
Let’s look at the strategies that still work for promoting OnlyFans creators on Twitter in 2025, taking all these challenges into account. Each one includes an overview of how it works, the tools needed, and a real-world example with results.
Strategy 1: Account Optimization and Working with Small RT Groups
The first step is to adapt your profile to the new system, especially if you’re just starting to grow your presence on X.
How It Works
It’s best to start by purchasing a Blue label (Premium account). This is the simplest way to boost visibility and gain a certain level of trust from the platform. Many popular NSFW creators on X use verification for this reason — it helps increase their reach and credibility.
Accounts of Popular Models with the Blue Checkmark
To avoid reach reduction, creators can also post lighter content in their tweets and threads. This can include photos such as:
- In a bikini with a fitting caption or context
- In short athletic wear
- Selfies with a subtle erotic undertone
Examples of This Type of Content
You can post casual, suggestive photos such as mirror selfies, bikini shots with playful captions, or short clips showing everyday moments in a flirty way.
It’s also better to work with small RT groups rather than large ones. Groups of 10 to 15 active creators usually fly under the algorithm’s radar, which helps secure a steady boost and several dozen retweets within half an hour — something that’s crucial for getting into recommendations.
Important: to stay visible in recommendations, you need to be active in the group every day. Consistent participation increases your Trust Score.
How to Do It
Find 15 to 20 active creators and check their engagement — likes and comments should come from real accounts, not bots. You can message them something like:
“I’m building a small, quality engagement group (10–15 models). Everyone supports each other — no bots, no fake accounts. Interested?”
Next, create a private chat on an external platform and set clear rules to keep everyone active:
- Comments are mandatory (not just retweets) — that’s the key difference from fake groups.
- Check regularly that members are actually retweeting and commenting on your posts.
A few high-quality retweets with real comments can give your tweet a big boost. Twitter detects quick engagement and starts showing the post to a wider audience organically.
A Reddit user shared a similar growth tactic, confirming that genuine engagement early after posting can significantly improve visibility.
Strategy 2: Active Engagement with Followers
Twitter also monitors how an account interacts with its audience. If a creator ignores comments from followers, the algorithm cuts their reach. The platform has made it clear that communication is essential: responding to comments can increase visibility by up to 13.5 times.
How It Works
Over time, your posts will attract followers who want to interact. You can design some tweets specifically to spark conversation and encourage replies.
Example of Engaging Followers and Gaining Organic Reach
A model might post something like, “Which outfit should I wear for my next shoot?” or “Be honest — would you survive five minutes alone with me?” Questions like these invite replies, boost engagement, and signal to the algorithm that the post is active. As a result, it gets pushed to a wider audience organically.
How to Work with This
Engagement is absolutely critical for growth. Every ignored comment is a missed potential subscriber.
- Reply to all follower comments, or at least the first five to ten under each post.
- Don’t forget about DMs — many fans reach out before subscribing, start conversations, and try to build a personal connection.
Example of How a Model Can Actively Reply to Comments
A creator might respond playfully to followers with lines like, “You really think you could handle me?” or “You always notice the best details.” Quick, personal replies like these make followers feel seen and keep conversations going, which boosts visibility and organic reach.
Implementation Difficulty
This approach requires consistent effort and engagement. If a creator doesn’t have time to reply to every comment or keep up with interactions, it’s worth setting up automated replies triggered by certain keywords. Even simple auto-responses can significantly improve engagement and help attract more traffic.
Strategy 3: Using Additional Accounts for Scaling
One effective way to scale is by creating several secondary accounts that help promote the main profile. This approach increases visibility while keeping the primary account safe.
How It Works
The creator sets up one main professional account with:
- High-quality photos
- A polished profile header
- A clear and well-written bio with an OnlyFans link
This main account posts only original content and acts as a storefront.
At the same time, several secondary accounts (anywhere from 5 to 50, depending on capacity) are launched. They:
- Join RT groups
- Post promo tweets that mention the main account
- Gather retweets from group members
- Drive traffic back to the primary profile
Important: if Twitter bans one of the secondary accounts for excessive activity, the main account remains safe.
Implementation Difficulty
This is the most technically complex strategy. You need specialized software to manage dozens of accounts. Each one must appear unique to Twitter’s system; otherwise, the platform will connect them and ban everything at once.
Key challenges include:
- Setting up an anti-detect browser for each account
- Assigning a dedicated proxy with a unique IP address
- Warming up new accounts before mass posting
- Bypassing captchas
- Monitoring bans and replacing disabled accounts
With this method, you can generate tens of thousands of views on promo posts through multiple retweets while keeping your main profile clean and professional.
Strategy 4: Clickbait Posts with a Call to Action
The idea is to create posts where the image itself builds intrigue and includes a direct call to action. This can increase your click-through rate several times compared to standard posts.
How It Works
You create a post with an image that includes:
- A blurred or partially hidden photo
- Text like “Click to unlock” or “See full on OnlyFans”
- A direct link to your landing page or OnlyFans profile
The psychology is simple: people see something intriguing but incomplete — and they can’t resist clicking to see more.
Example of Twitter Content
For this type of campaign, you can post a teaser image that looks slightly blurred or cropped, paired with a caption like “Click to see the full version” or “Full video on OnlyFans.”
What You Need to Make It Work:
- A website or landing page with a “content unlock” effect
- Proper Open Graph setup for accurate Twitter preview display
- Carefully chosen images that intrigue without violating platform rules
- Conversion tracking integration to monitor performance
This format can achieve a CTR of around 8–10%, while regular posts typically get 2–3%. After optimizing the landing page, the click-to-subscription conversion rate can reach 12–15%. A single post like this can generate 2–3 thousand clicks within a few hours.
Important: use this format no more than two or three times per week to avoid oversaturating your audience.
Strategy 5: Reaching Beyond the Adult Community
This is one of the more interesting strategies shared in the Whisper.fans guide. Twitter doesn’t penalize creators simply for posting adult content; it limits reach when accounts interact only within the adult niche. The algorithm detects this behavior and restricts exposure.
How It Works
The solution is to engage with regular users outside the adult sphere:
- Comment on popular tweets in other topics
- Join conversations under viral posts with humorous or thoughtful remarks
- Share your opinions on movies, politics, or sports
- Participate in trending discussions
This activity shows the algorithm that you’re a genuine, active user, not just an adult account. As a result, Twitter starts displaying your content more widely.
Implementation Difficulty
Doing this effectively takes time and consistent effort. You can automate parts of it using specialized software, but that usually requires help from a professional to set up properly.
Conclusion
Twitter in 2025 may be challenging, but it’s still effective. The platform has evolved, yet creators who learn to adapt will continue to attract traffic and loyal subscribers every month.
