Twitter Account-Based-In Locator by Screen Name

Twitter/X Account-Based-In Locator by Screen Name | 2025

Identify where a Twitter/X account is based in—instantly and accurately.

This tool retrieves the account_based_in and location_accurate metadata for any Twitter/X user using only their screen name.
Whether you're conducting audience geo-analysis, influencer targeting, or market segmentation, this locator provides precise account location insights without requiring the Twitter API or developer credentials.

Key Features:

• 🌍 Retrieve account_based_in for any Twitter/X user
• 📍 Extract location_accurate when available
• ⚡ High-speed metadata lookup
• 🧭 Ideal for audience geo targeting and segmentation
• 🛡️ No API key required — works using your session cookie
• 📊 Output structured JSON suitable for analysis and enrichment

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Contact and Feature Requests

If you need customized features or have specific requirements:

• Bulk user location extraction
• Real-time username change tracking
• Full user profile enrichment
• Following/follower geo distribution

Feel free to contact me:

📩 Email: fastcrawler9@gmail.com
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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Discord

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Input Parameters

{
    "user_id": "44196397",
    "avatar": "https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1983681414370619392/oTT3nm5Z_normal.jpg",
    "name": "Elon Musk",
    "screen_name": "elonmusk",
    "created_at": "Tue Jun 02 20:12:29 +0000 2009",
    "profile_image_shape": "Circle",
    "verification": false,
    "userLabelDisplayType": "Badge",
    "userLabelType": "BusinessLabel",
    "is_blue_verified": true,
    "privacy_policy_url": "https://help.twitter.com/managing-your-account/about-twitter-verified-accounts",
    "account_based_in": "United States",
    "location_accurate": true,
    "affiliate_username": "X",
    "source": "United States App Store",
    "username_changes_count": 0,
    "override_verified_year": -3000,
    "verified_since_msec": -156836000000000
  }

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❓ FAQ

1. Do I need a Twitter API key or developer account to use this locator?

No. This actor works entirely with session cookies and does not require Twitter API access or a developer account.

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2. How accurate is account_based_in?

The value is sourced from the latest Twitter/X internal metadata and is typically more accurate than user profile text locations.

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3. Can I extract location data for multiple users in one run?

Yes. You can provide multiple screen names or run in a workflow for batch processing.

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4. What data fields are included in the output?

Typical fields include:

• account_based_in
• location_accurate
• Username and ID
• Profile bio
• Follower/following counts
• Account creation date
• Profile media URLs

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5. How do I get the cookie for authentication?

1. Install the Cookie-Editor Chrome extension
2. Log in to Twitter/X
3. Open the extension on twitter.com
4. Click Export as Header String
5. Paste it into the cookie input field

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6. Can this tool detect VPN/spoofed locations?

It detects the location stored in Twitter's internal account metadata, which may differ from user-visible profile text.

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7. Is there any rate limit?

There is no strict limit, but performance depends on account trust level and request volume.

Field	Type	Description
screenName	string	The Twitter/X screen name of the user

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Output Example