Twitter Search Extractor
Twitter Search Extractor extracts posts from a search or an advanced search on X (Twitter). The export includes post content, engagement counts, media URLs, and author profile data.
Platform: X (Twitter) | Category: Search & Collect
Inputs#
| Input | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitter Search URL Or Keyword | Text | Yes | A search URL or a keyword. Sample value: https://x.com/search?q=Spain%20%22Spain%22%20(Madrid%20OR%20Barcelone)%20-Germany&src=typed_query&f=media |
| Top (Default), Latest, People or Media | Choice from a list | No | Extraction category. Options: Top, Latest, People, Media. Default: Top. |
| Tweets Extraction Limit (Max. 100 per Launch) | Number | No | Extract limit. Maximum 100 tweets per launch. |
Outputs#
| Output | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post URL | Text | Twitter post URL |
| Post Content | Text | Text content of the post |
| Tweet Type | Text | Twitter tweet type |
| Post Date | Date | Post publication date |
| Image URL | Text | Twitter post image URL |
| Video URL | Text | Twitter post video URL |
| Video Duration | Text | Twitter post video duration |
| Name | Text | Author profile name |
| Handle | Text | Author profile handle |
| Twitter Profile URL | Text | Author profile URL |
| Post ID | Text | Twitter post ID |
| Bio | Text | Author profile bio |
| Website URL | Text | Website URLs, comma-separated |
| Bio Links | Text | Profile bio links or websites, comma-separated |
| Profile Thumbnail | Text | Twitter profile thumbnail URL |
| Paid Member | Yes or no | Twitter Blue paid subscription (YES/NO) |
| Blue Badge | Yes or no | Verified account (YES/NO) |
| DM Open | Yes or no | Allows direct messages (YES/NO) |
| Followers Count | Number | Author followers count |
| Following Count | Number | Twitter profile following count |
| Quoted | Yes or no | Quoted tweet (YES/NO) |
| Quotes Count | Number | Post quotes count |
| Replies Count | Number | Post replies count |
| Retweets Count | Number | Post retweets count |
| Likes Count | Number | Tweet likes count |
The export also includes the input echoes: your search URL, category, and extract limit. Author profile extras cover banner URL, business type, account date, location, and account activity counts. Relationship and state fields cover follower, following, follow sent, muted, and notification states. Post state fields mark retweeted, favorited, editable, edits left, possibly sensitive, and language. Subscription fields mark Super Follow eligibility and Super Follow relationships. Remaining flags mark default profile, custom timelines, media tagging, and pinned tweet URL. Poll labels 1 to 4 and poll counts 1 to 4 appear when a matching post contains a poll.
This table lists the main outputs. A real run returns more columns, about 61 in total. For example: "Website URL" and "Followers Count".
Why this automation is useful#
Search is the largest public intent feed on the platform. People ask for recommendations, complain about tools, and announce budgets in public posts. This automation turns a search query into a CSV file.
Each row holds the post text, media links, and engagement counts. Author profile fields come with each post. You can filter by follower count, DM availability, and verification status.
The daily execution limit is low. Write precise queries before you run the automation.
Use cases#
- Catch buying-intent posts in your category. Search phrases like "anyone recommend" plus your product category. Extract the matching posts. Reply or DM within hours while the intent is fresh.
- Mine competitor complaints. Search a competitor name with words like "broken" or "alternative". Extract the matching posts. Message the authors with a comparison offer.
- Monitor brand mentions. Search your brand keyword. Extract new mentions each day. Route complaints to support and praise to your testimonial file.
- Research proven content formats. Extract the top posts for your topic keyword. Sort the CSV by likes and retweets. Model your next posts on the winners.
- Book meetings around events. Search the conference hashtag before the event. Extract the posters. DM the attendees who match your buyer profile and track meetings booked.
- Build mention reports for clients. Agencies can extract posts that mention the brand of a client. Add engagement counts to the report. The client sees who talks about them and how often.
How to use it#
- Connect your X (Twitter) account with the TexAu browser extension.
- Open Twitter Search Extractor in the TexAu Desktop app.
- Enter a search URL or a keyword. Use the advanced search on the platform for precise queries.
- Select a category. Options are Top, Latest, People, and Media. The default is Top.
- Set the extract limit. The maximum is 100 tweets per launch.
- Run the automation.
- Open the CSV in your export folder when the run ends.
The automation uses your active session. Do not use the account heavily in the browser during the run.
Limits and limitations#
- TexAu sets a default limit of 10 executions per day and 2 executions per hour for this automation.
- The extract limit caps one launch at 100 tweets.
- An active X (Twitter) session is required.
- Search results reflect the platform index at run time. Results can differ between runs.
- X (Twitter) can change what search data is available at any time.
FAQ#
Q: How many searches can I run per day? A: TexAu sets a default limit of 10 executions per day and 2 executions per hour. Each launch extracts up to 100 tweets.
Q: Can X (Twitter) restrict my account for extracting search results? A: Yes, if you exceed limits. TexAu adds random delays between actions. Keep to the default limits to reduce risk.
Q: Do I need a proxy? A: A proxy is not required for one account. Use one proxy per account when you run many accounts.
Q: What account do I need? A: A free X (Twitter) account is enough.
Q: Does the automation dedupe results? A: TexAu dedupes repeated runs of the same input. Keep your CSVs clean by not re-running the same input.
Q: Where do the results go? A: Results save as a CSV in your export folder. You can also find past runs in the History section of the app.
Q: Can I use advanced search operators? A: Yes. Build the query with the advanced search on the platform. Then paste the search URL into the input.
Q: What does the category input change? A: The category input selects the results tab. Options are Top, Latest, People, and Media. Top is the default.
Troubleshooting#
The automation asks me to connect the account again. The platform session expired. Reconnect the account with the TexAu browser extension. See Connect accounts with the TexAu browser extension.
The run fails with an invalid URL error. Copy the URL exactly as the Inputs table shows. The automation checks the URL format before it runs.
The CSV has fewer results than expected. The platform shows less data to your account than the total count suggests. Private or restricted profiles do not appear. This is normal platform behavior.
The automation stops before it reaches my extract limit. You reached a rate limit window. Wait for the window to reset, then run the automation again. See Manage rate limits.
The same run fails several times. Note the exact error message from the app. Contact TexAu support and include this message and the automation name.
Related guides#
- All X (Twitter) automations
- Twitter Impressions Export
- Twitter Quote Retweets Export
- Twitter Profile Followed Topics Export
Platform: X (Twitter) | Category: Search & Collect