Chrome extension for scraping X (formerly known as Twitter profile)
X Twitter Scraper - Chrome Extension
X Twitter Scraper is a Chrome extension that allows users to scrape tweets from X (formerly known as Twitter) for analysis and profile building purposes. It provides a quick and convenient way to gather data on specific users' tweets, enabling users to gain insights and create a more comprehensive understanding of their online presence.
Extension stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- scripting
- tabs
Size: 1.43M
Email: su*****@copsule.com
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Pros
- Works well for small tasks
- User-friendly interface
- Can successfully scrape tweets and produce CSV files
Cons
- Inability to scrape longer tweets (over 280 characters)
- Fails to include 'k' in numerical counts (e.g., '17k')
- Limited rate of data scraping (max 10 seconds) leading to 'rate limit exceeded' errors
- Inaccurate date selection for scraping tweets
- Skipped/omitted tweets within the specified timeframe
Most mentioned
- The scraping of long tweets being cut off
- Rate limiting and the '429 Too Many Requests' error
- Issues with CSV rendering and formatting
User reviews
good but affect be seach suggestion ban. suggest adding a mode that directly scrap on user
by
tom chan, 2025-01-18
This barely works, can't scrape twitter data
by
Malcolm Steele, 2024-12-17
Neat concept and works great for short tweets, but anything longer than 280 characters gets cut off, and a lot of the users I need to scrape have longer tweets than that. If a solution for that can be reached I would use this all the time.
by
Chandler Lofland, 2024-12-12
Extension safety
Risk impact
X Twitter Scraper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of X Twitter Scraper. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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