When your tweets start getting attention, it feels great — until you realize that some of your new followers aren’t real people at all.
They have no profile pictures.
Their usernames look like code.
They send you DMs with links or reply to your tweets with random emojis and spam promotions.
At first, you think it’s harmless — maybe just part of being on a big platform. But then your engagement drops, your notifications fill with nonsense, and your account starts looking suspicious.
That’s when you realize the truth: you’re surrounded by Twitter bots.
And it’s time to block them.
Kevin O. Frank
What Are Twitter Bots?
Twitter bots are automated accounts that mimic real users. They’re created to inflate follower numbers, spread links, or push specific hashtags and trends.
Not all bots are bad — some share weather updates or news 😄 — but the majority that follow individual users are spammy, irrelevant, or even harmful.
Common examples of bad bots:
- Fake crypto giveaway accounts
- Spam replies under viral tweets
- NSFW auto-followers
- “Win a prize” or “Earn money fast” links
- Accounts retweeting the same posts hundreds of times a day
If your follower count looks high but your engagement rate is unusually low, bots are probably part of the problem.
Why Twitter Bots Are Dangerous
Bot followers aren’t just useless — they’re damaging. Here’s why:
1. They hurt your engagement rate
Bots don’t like, retweet, or comment on your content meaningfully. The more fake followers you have, the lower your engagement rate looks — and the algorithm assumes your tweets aren’t interesting.
2. They fill your DMs and mentions with spam
Bots often send you messages promoting scams or shady websites. Some even reply to your tweets pretending to be giveaways or promotions.
3. They can trick or harm real users
If your followers see spam replies under your tweets, they might click on links and end up on phishing sites — which can make your account look unsafe.
4. They damage your credibility
When people (or brands) visit your profile and see hundreds of suspicious followers, it makes your account look less authentic.
5. They confuse the algorithm
Bots follow and unfollow randomly, which confuses X’s system about what kind of audience you actually have. That means your tweets might be shown to fewer real users.
Why I Chose to Block Instead of Remove
At first, I tried removing bot followers. But it didn’t solve the problem.
Here’s why:
❌ When you remove a follower, they can follow you again later.
❌ Even if they don’t, they can still view, reply, or mention you in posts.
❌ Removing doesn’t protect your account from spam DMs or mentions.
Blocking, on the other hand, permanently cuts the connection.
Once you block a bot:
✅ It can’t follow or message you again.
✅ It can’t see your tweets while logged in.
✅ It’s gone from your follower list forever.
So if you want to truly clean your account — blocking is the only real solution.
How to Identify Twitter Bots
Here are some easy signs that an account is a bot:
- No profile picture or default avatar
- Generic or fake bio with random hashtags
- Username with random numbers (like
@user9328472) - Posts containing the same links over and over
- Following thousands of accounts but have very few followers
- Joined Twitter recently but already posting nonstop
If you only have a few, you can block them manually. But if you have hundreds or thousands, doing this one by one will take hours.
That’s why I started using Circleboom Twitter.
The Smart Solution: Circleboom Twitter
Circleboom Twitter is an official partner of X, which means it operates completely within Twitter’s rules and keeps your account safe.
It’s not just another automation tool — it’s a professional platform designed to help you manage your audience safely.
With Circleboom, you can:
❇️ Analyze all your followers to find bots, spam, or inactive accounts.
❇️ Select all the suspicious profiles at once.
❇️ Mass block them automatically using its Twitter (X) Mass Blocker Extension.
Instead of manually clicking “Block” hundreds of times, Circleboom does it for you — safely and quickly.
How to Block Twitter Bots Using Circleboom (Step-by-Step)
Here’s exactly how I used Circleboom to get rid of all my bot followers:
Step #1: Go to your Circleboom Twitter dashboard.
If you don’t have an account yet, sign up — it only takes a minute.
Step #2: From the left-hand menu, hover over “Followers.”
Then, click on “Fake/Bot Followers.”
Step #3: Circleboom will automatically analyze your followers and list the ones that look fake, bot, or spammy.
You can also use additional filters to narrow down your results — for example, filter by activity level, profile image, verification, or language.
Step #4:After reviewing the list, select the accounts you want to block.
You can choose some or all of them, then click “Add to Mass Block List.”
Step #5: A pop-up window will appear, asking you to download Circleboom’s Twitter Mass Block Extension.
If you haven’t installed it yet, click “click here” to get it.
If it’s already installed, just click “Add to Mass Block List.”
Step #6: You’ll be redirected to the Chrome Web Store.
Click “Add to Chrome” to install the extension.
After that, you can start mass blocking, process will continue automatically.
What Happened After Blocking Bots
After I used Circleboom to block my bot followers, I noticed a huge difference:
➡️ My engagement rate doubled — only real users were seeing and reacting to my posts.
➡️ My DMs became clean — no more spam or scam links.
➡️ My profile looked credible, especially to brands and new followers.
➡️ And most importantly, I felt more comfortable using the platform again.
It’s amazing how much more enjoyable Twitter becomes when you remove the bots cluttering your space.
Tips to Avoid Bots in the Future
Here’s what I learned after cleaning up my account:
- Don’t follow back random accounts — check their profiles first.
- Avoid engagement bait posts that attract bots (“Follow for follow,” “Retweet to win,” etc.).
- Mute common spam keywords like “airdrop,” “giveaway,” or “free crypto.”
- Re-run your analysis regularly — bots appear over time.
- Report suspicious followers — it helps X’s detection system improve.
Final Thoughts
Twitter bots are everywhere, but they don’t have to ruin your experience.
They spam, distort engagement, and damage credibility — and the only effective way to deal with them is to block them completely.
Doing it manually is impossible, but with Circleboom Twitter, it becomes effortless.
As an official X partner, it helps you detect, filter, and block all bot accounts automatically — safely and efficiently.
Your tweets deserve a real audience.
Clean your profile, boost your engagement, and keep your Twitter experience authentic — one block at a time.
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