Introducing: The X (Twitter) Search Network 3.0 (beta) Data Importer for NodeXL Pro
The new X (Twitter) Search Network Data Importer (released August 2023) in NodeXL Pro collects posts (tweets) via the official X (Twitter) Search. That means the entire history of posts (tweets) since 2006 is available from the search importer.
NodeXL users need to be logged into their own X (Twitter) account in order to get the data. Heavy usage of the importer bears the potential risk of a blocked account, so we recommend creating a research account before you get started. But so far we have no reports of blocked accounts.
Getting Started:
To open the X (Twitter) Search Network importer, select Excel > NodeXL > Data > Import> From X (Twitter) Search Network 3.0 (beta)…
Enter your search query into the dialog box and select a time frame for the data collection. You find detailed information about the wide range of available search operators on the official documentation page and in this blog post.
Login:
When you click the “OK” button, you will be presented with a browser window pointed at X (Twitter) login page. After you successfully login, X (Twitter) will send a cookie to your computer. NodeXL uses this cookie to authenticate with X (Twitter). After that the data collection begins.
Please note that NodeXL does not handle or store your X (Twitter) username and password. When you type them, you are directly communicating with X (Twitter). Furthermore, the cookie is temporarily stored in memory for the duration of the import session so it can not be used later. NodeXL will then search X (Twitter) for posts (tweets) containing the search term you provided.
Data Collection:
The NodeXL Pro X (Twitter) Search importer collects posts (tweets) going backwards in time from the set end date. It stops when either the post (tweet) limit or the start date is reached.
Limitations:
X (Twitter) rate limits API calls to their web site. You can get a maximum of 20 tweets per API call. After 50 API calls a 15 minute wait window starts. NodeXL will display a status message when the rate limit is reached and when the collection is scheduled to restart. So roughly, for every 1000 tweets you have to wait 15 min, meaning that the collection of 10,000 tweets will take about 2.5 hours.
Apparently there is no difference in the rate limit for verified (X Blue) or unverified users.
Data Analysis:
Learn about the key feature “Task Automation” to easily perform a social network and content analysis on the collected data with just a few clicks.
Get Started with NodeXL Today!
Whether you’re an academic researcher diving into the intricate world of online interactions or a business aiming to unravel the vast web of social connections relevant to your brand, NodeXL with its diverse importers is your go-to solution. Experience the power of network analysis tailored to your needs.
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