Twitter Following Scraper

Twitter Following Scraper is an easy way to collect the accounts followed by any Twitter/X username and turn that list into clean, readable data. It is built for marketers, researchers, recruiters, creators, and analysts who want to understand who a profile follows without manually scrolling through long following lists. Use it to extract Twitter/X following data, review profile details, and quickly build a structured list of accounts with usernames, display names, bios, follower counts, and more. If you need a simple Twitter/X following list scraper that saves time and delivers useful profile insights, this actor is designed for you.

Key Features

• Extract the accounts followed by any Twitter/X username in a clean, organized list.
• Collect detailed profile information for each followed account, including bio, follower count, and profile image.
• Return verified status and other follow-related details to help you assess account quality at a glance.
• Automatically continue loading more results when the following list is long.
• Limit the total number of results so you only get the amount you need.
• Export data that is easy to review, filter, and use in spreadsheets or reports.
• Save time by turning a manual profile review task into a repeatable data collection workflow.

Use Cases

Competitive Research

Brand and social media teams can see which accounts a competitor or public figure follows to better understand their interests, partnerships, and content influences. The returned usernames, display names, bios, and follower counts help you spot relevant creators, brands, and communities worth tracking.

Influencer Discovery

Agencies and marketers can use the following list to discover creators and niche voices connected to a target account. Profile bios, verified status, and profile image URLs make it easier to shortlist accounts for outreach, collaboration, or campaign planning.

Audience and Community Analysis

Analysts can review who a target user follows to identify the communities, topics, and personalities that shape their network. Fields like following count, follower count, and account URL help you compare account size and relevance across the list.

Lead Generation

Sales and partnership teams can build prospect lists from accounts followed by a relevant industry profile. By reviewing display names, bios, and account URLs, you can quickly identify potential leads, partners, or decision-makers without manual searching.

Brand Safety and Vetting

Teams responsible for brand reputation can check the accounts followed by a public profile before approving collaborations or sponsorships. Verified status, bio text, and follower metrics help you assess whether an account looks credible and aligned with your standards.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
Username	string	Yes	Enter the Twitter/X username whose following list you want to retrieve.	elonmusk
Max results	integer	No	The maximum number of followed accounts to return in total.	10

Output

Field	Type	Description
Username	string	The account handle of the followed profile, so you can identify it quickly.
Display name	string	The public name shown on the profile, which is often easier to recognize than the handle.
User ID	string	The unique account identifier used to distinguish one profile from another.
Profile bio	string	The short description from the profile, useful for understanding who the account belongs to.
Verified status	boolean	Shows whether the account appears to be verified, which can help with trust and credibility checks.
Follower count	integer	How many followers the account has, giving you a sense of reach and popularity.
Following count	integer	How many accounts this profile follows, which can help you judge account behavior and scale.
Profile image URL	string	A link to the profile picture, useful for visual review or record matching.
Account URL	string	The public profile link for opening or sharing the account directly.
Any available follow-related metadata	string or object	Extra details that may help you understand the relationship or profile context better.

Sample Output

{
  "user_id": "95092020",
  "screen_name": "jordanbpeterson",
  "description": "Best-Selling Author | Clinical Psychologist | #1 Education Podcast | Co-founder of @petersonacademy | Order my new book \"We Who Wrestle With God\" here:",
  "profile_image": "https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1407056014776614923/TKBC60e1_normal.jpg",
  "statuses_count": 51538,
  "followers_count": 6178004,
  "friends_count": 1652,
  "website": "http://jordanbpeterson.com/books",
  "media_count": 7374,
  "name": "Dr Jordan B Peterson",
  "created_at": "Sun Dec 06 23:33:02 +0000 2009"
}

How It Works

1. You enter the Twitter/X username whose following list you want to review.
2. You choose how many results you want, or keep the default limit for a quick run.
3. The actor gathers the followed accounts and keeps loading more until it reaches your requested total.
4. It organizes the results into a clean list with profile details that are easy to read.
5. You download or review the output and use it in your workflow, report, or spreadsheet.

Getting Started

Getting started is simple and does not require coding knowledge. Click Try for free, enter the username you want to check, choose the maximum number of results if needed, and click Run. In a short time, you will get a clean list of followed accounts with useful profile details. Your results are available in JSON, CSV, or Excel, making it easy to review, share, or import into your own tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical skills?

No. This actor is designed for business users, marketers, researchers, and anyone who wants a simple way to collect a Twitter/X following list. You only need to enter a username and start the run.

How fast does it run?

Speed depends on how many accounts you request and how long the following list is. Smaller lists usually finish quickly, while larger lists may take a bit longer because the actor keeps loading more results until it reaches your limit.

What format is the output?

You can work with the results in formats that are easy to use in spreadsheets and reporting tools, including JSON, CSV, and Excel. This makes it simple to sort by follower count, review bios, or share the data with your team.

Is this legal to use?

You should always use data responsibly and in line with applicable laws, platform rules, and your own internal policies. This actor is intended for legitimate research, analysis, and business workflows, and you are responsible for how you use the results.

Can I schedule it to run automatically?

Yes, you can set it up to run on a schedule if you want regular updates. That is useful for monitoring changes over time, refreshing prospect lists, or tracking the accounts followed by a target profile on an ongoing basis.