Wang Yibo's explosive performance at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala has led to a record-breaking WeChat Index, surpassing [---] million. Meanwhile, discussions around WeChat's role in cross-border payments and e-commerce continue, alongside concerns about geopolitical influence.
About WeChat
WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment app developed by Tencent.
Insights
- WeChat creators is up 24.41% from the previous month.
- WeChat engagements is up 29.51% from the previous week.
- WeChat mentions is up 16.04% from the previous week.
Engagements: [---------] (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [---------]
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[--] Week: [----------] +30%
[--] Month: [----------] -11%
[--] Months: [-----------] +5.60%
[--] Year: [-------------] +49%
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-04-24
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-03-11
Engagements by network (24h): X: [-------] Reddit: [---] News: [---] YouTube: [---------] TikTok: [-------] Instagram: [-----]
Mentions: [-----] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [-----]
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] +16%
[--] Month: [------] +7.90%
[--] Months: [-------] +4.80%
[--] Year: [-------] +169%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-12-10
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-09
Mentions by network (24h): X: [-----] Reddit: [--] News: [--] YouTube: [-----] TikTok: [---] Instagram: [--]
Creators: [-----] (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning WeChat in the last [--] hours which is down 6.40% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] +18%
[--] Month: [------] +24%
[--] Months: [------] +17%
[--] Year: [------] +48%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-08-20
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-09
The most influential creators that mention WeChat in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @rush | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @yoomblao3 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @tongxue | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @juststephaniesu1226 | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @robotdiggsh | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @chungwechat | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @mingzhengzhang | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @DiscoverFoshan | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @chinacarexporter0 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 78%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 78%
Daily Average: 87%
[--] Week: 82% -2%
[--] Month: 83% -8%
[--] Months: 83% +3%
[--] Year: 83% -9%
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-06-07
1-Year Low: 19% on 2025-04-24
Most Supportive Themes:
- Manufacturing and Industrial Equipment: (40%) Posts frequently feature machinery like tractors, tillers, filling machines, and rivet tools, often highlighting their functionality and customization options.
- Cross-border Payments and E-commerce: (25%) Discussions revolve around using WeChat Pay for transactions in international markets, particularly for Chinese tourists in Thailand, and its integration with local payment systems.
- Social and Communication Features: (20%) Mentions of WeChat as a primary communication tool for connecting with friends, partners, and for business purposes, especially in international contexts.
Most Critical Themes:
- Geopolitical and Election Interference Concerns: (10%) Reports indicate WeChat's alleged involvement in Canadian elections and its role in China's technological advancements, raising concerns about its influence and data security.
- AI-Generated Content Labeling: (5%) WeChat's implementation of labels for AI-generated material highlights evolving content moderation policies and the platform's adaptation to new technologies.
Top WeChat Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Wait. The feiwu participated in Beijing TV CNY gala Wow. The silence was deafening. The rating dive was refreshing. The missing from top [--] rated stage was charming. Tier-2 celebs from the Wechat Index table are saying hello to the absentee. Now I understand why shrimps are mad"
X Link @coolcoriander 2026-02-18T06:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Wang Yibo just made history on WeChat as the first Chinese male celebrity and only the second overall to surpass 200M index since the platform update after his explosive CCTV Spring Gala [----] performance 🚀 100M is already elite but 200M is another league 💅 #WangYibo"
X Link @wybbase 2026-02-18T04:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"baru sadar kalo dipikir2 negara China itu ga begitu 'ramah' turis ya. pas gua kesana. - ga ada grab uber harus pake DiDi kalo mesen taksi - tiap belanja kadang ga bisa pake CC qris apalagi harus pake AliPay. kalo warga aslinya bayar udah bisa pake muka doang wkwk - kalo sesat mau nanya2 kebanyakan ga bisa bhs inggris mau pake Google di sana di-block haha - ga bisa WA pakenya wechat powerful bgt wechatnya malah ada wechatpay sekalian. - mesti beli VPN premium supaya tetap bisa internetan 'normal' tapi overall di sini ga seperti cerita kebanyakan orang2 yg sering melempar sentimen negatif. ga"
X Link @karirfess 2026-02-18T04:16Z 210.7K followers, 38.1K engagements
"📢 #WangYibo became first male chinese celebrity and second overall to cross [---] Million on WeChat since the app updated. Crossing [---] Million itself is an achievement but after his explosive performance at CNY gala he is has crossed [---] M mark On [--] feb he crossed [---] M index And on [--] feb he got [---] M index IT Boy of for a reason https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023968218180907062 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023968218180907062"
X Link @Yibo_crave 2026-02-18T03:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
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