The Problem
Reduced visibility hurts everyone on X
Whether you're a creator, brand, or buying promotions — if the account you're relying on has reduced discoverability, your reach suffers.
Posts not showing in search
Even well-performing posts can be absent from X search results, limiting organic discovery.
Unexplained engagement drops
When reach is reduced, engagement drops. Most accounts never know why.
Hashtags not indexing
Posts using popular hashtags can be absent from those feeds, cutting off discovery.
How It Works
6 visibility signals analyzed
Each signal is checked live against X API data and weighted to produce an overall visibility risk score.
Search Presence
Do recent posts appear when searching by author on X? Missing results signal reduced discoverability.
Exact Post Discoverability
Can the exact text of recent posts be found through X search? Hidden posts suggest search filtering.
Hashtag & Cashtag Indexing
Do posts using hashtags or cashtags appear in those tag feeds? A common sign of reach limitation.
Reply Visibility
Are replies from the account visible when viewing conversations? Filtered replies reduce reach.
Engagement Pattern Shift
Has recent engagement dropped significantly compared to the account's older baseline? A drop may indicate limited distribution.
Account Restriction Signals
Checks for protected account status, withheld content, or other API-level restriction flags.
Real Examples
Sample audit results
Here's what a Visibility Risk Audit looks like for different account types.
Posts appear in search, replies visible, hashtags indexing normally. No restriction signals detected.
Posts visible in search but hashtag indexing shows gaps. Engagement dropped 34% vs baseline.
Multiple posts missing from search. Hashtags not indexing. Engagement down 61% from baseline.
What your risk score means
Posts appear discoverable. No major visibility issues detected across checked signals.
Some signals show reduced discoverability. Review recommendations to improve reach.
Multiple signals indicate significant visibility reduction. Action recommended.
Who uses Visibility Risk Audits?
Promoters & Influencers
Check your own account to understand if your posts are reaching your audience as expected.
Brands & Advertisers
Before paying for a promotion, verify the account actually has normal search visibility.
Agencies
Include visibility checks as part of influencer vetting to protect client campaigns.
Crypto Projects
Paid X promotions for token launches need accounts with full discoverability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this prove an account is shadowbanned?
No. X does not expose an official 'shadowban' API field. This tool measures observable signals — like whether posts appear in search results and how engagement has shifted — to estimate visibility risk. Results are indicative.
What X API data does this use?
We use the X v2 API to fetch recent tweets, search results, and account profile data. The signals we analyze are all based on publicly observable behavior.
How long does an audit take?
Usually 30–60 seconds. The tool runs multiple live API queries in sequence to check each visibility signal.
Can I audit any account?
You can audit any public X account. Protected accounts will show limited data since their posts are not publicly accessible.
How many credits does it cost?
2 credits per audit. New users receive free credits to try the tool.
Disclaimer: X does not provide an official API field for shadowban status. This audit analyzes observable signals including search presence, hashtag indexing, and engagement patterns to estimate visibility risk. Results are indicative only and do not constitute proof of any platform action. XPromoRank is not affiliated with X Corp.