March 29, 2026

xTool Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 4.4k pieces of influencer content sponsored by xTool over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how xTool invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with xTool, see here: xTool influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

xTool's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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xTool's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

406Mar'25331Apr'25366May'25271Jun'25208Jul'25226Aug'25351Sep'25383Oct'25552Nov'25580Dec'25433Jan'26227Feb'26

xTool's sponsored post volume peaks in December with 580 posts, 61% higher than the monthly average of 361. July recorded the lowest activity at 208 posts, 42% below average.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of xTool's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 2.4k posts (54.4%)
  • YouTube: 1.3k posts (30%)
  • TikTok: 682 posts (15.6%)
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xTool's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

2.4kInstagram682TikTok1.3kYouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for xTool.

Here are 3 examples of xTool's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

tool_tips.official x xTool

Influencer bio

📍London 🇬🇧 Tool_Tips®

Collaboration metrics

Post views10.6M
Post EMV $336.8k

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familleenxl x xTool

Influencer bio

tout simplement nous et nos délires en famille contact : familleenxl@outlook.fr

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.7M
Post EMV $57.1k

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joshuadelisle x xTool

Influencer bio

Designer Maker Joshua De lisle AWCB demonstrates how he creates his original works, giving great insight into quallity craftsmanship whilst sharing designs and techniques for all makers and sculptors. Expect high-end blacksmithing, welding, carpentry, masonry, glass work, pottery, electronics and much more. My competitions: https://raffall.com/joshuadelisle My Patreon page: https://patreon.com/JoshuaDeLisle?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DelisleDesign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delisledesignerblacksmith Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/joshua_delisle/pins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeLisleDesignerBlacksmith

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.0M
Post EMV $64.0k

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Reels: 94.1%
  • Posts: 5.9%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers xTool are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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xTool's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K1.8%
1K-5K11.1%
5K-10K15.2%
10K-50K40.7%
50K-100K14.2%
100K-500K14.9%
500K+2.2%

With 40.7% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, xTool's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (1.5M avg views/post, 2.9M followers):

takuwoodcraft x xTool

Influencer bio

No words No music No face That's my policy 🇯🇵I make wooden products in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture We can ship to overseas Please contact us byDM

Collaboration metrics

Post views1.7M
Post EMV $56.6k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.8k avg views/post, 32.2k followers):

aprenem.compartint x xTool

Influencer bio

💚E D U C A C I Ó N 💡Recursos para el aula! 💫Maestra de Música y Primaria 📩aprenem.compartint26@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views12.7k
Post EMV $380

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xTool's repeat partnerships

Out of 1.3k unique influencers in our dataset, 274 of them (21%) posted content for xTool in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @miniscenesgb, who has collaborated across 13 months with 51 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of xTool's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

miniscenesgb x xTool

ashleefalco x xTool

averystreetdesignstudio x xTool

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where xTool had the most influencer activity. 40.3% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • France (9.5%)
  • United Kingdom (6.5%)
  • Spain (6.1%)
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xTool's influencer activity by market

United States40.3%
France9.5%
United Kingdom6.5%
Spain6.1%
Brazil6.1%
Other31.5%

Here is another example of xTool collaborating with an influencer in United States.

lilyrosecraftroom x xTool

xTool's influencer activity vs. related brands

xTool competes in maker and creator hardware, where ELEGOO is a close peer in DIY/printing-style projects and creator tutorials. Ohuhu overlaps in the crafting community, making it a useful benchmark for hobbyist influencer content and educational demos.

Total influencer content

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xTool vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

xTool
ELEGOO
Ohuhu
4.4k4904.3k

xTool leads with 4.4k sponsored posts, marginally ahead of Ohuhu (4.3k posts) and ELEGOO (490 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 3.1k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs.

By social platform

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xTool vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

xTool
ELEGOO
Ohuhu
2.4k1960682784.3k1.3k2160InstagramTikTokYouTube

xTool leads on Instagram and YouTube, while Ohuhu leads on TikTok. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with Ohuhu at 4.3k, xTool at 682, ELEGOO at 78 posts. Ohuhu's activity is particularly concentrated on TikTok. Ohuhu’s posts are concentrated on TikTok, while xTool and ELEGOO have no TikTok posts from Ohuhu and instead appear mainly on Instagram and YouTube.

By geographical market

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xTool vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in xTool's top markets

xTool
ELEGOO
Ohuhu
1.8k2050415200284380United StatesFranceUnited Kingdom

xTool has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (1.8k posts, 40.3%), France (415 posts, 9.5%), United Kingdom (284 posts, 6.5%), suggesting a Europe focus, while ELEGOO leads in Brazil with 52 posts (10.7%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is xTool at 1.8k posts (40.3%), ELEGOO at 205 posts (41.8%). xTool's strength in United States, France, and United Kingdom may indicate a home-market focus, while ELEGOO shows broader regional investment.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does xTool sponsor most?
xTool's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (54.4% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do xTool use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by xTool that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "METALFABRE300" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does xTool collaborate with?

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