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X Shadowban Checker

Check whether an X (Twitter) account is potentially shadowbanned by searching the internet for reports, browsing the profile directly, merging both data sources, and having AI analyze the evidence.

Tegar Karunia IlhamTegar Karunia Ilham

Last updated

February 12, 2026

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X Shadowban Checker

Find out if an X (Twitter) account might be shadowbanned — using AI to analyze real search results and live profile data.

This workflow takes a username, runs two parallel checks (internet search for shadowban reports and a direct browse of the X profile), merges the results, and has GPT-5.2 analyze all the evidence to deliver a clear verdict on whether the account is likely shadowbanned.

What you need

  • No external connectors required — this workflow uses Needle's built-in search and browse tools
  • Just enter the X/Twitter username you want to check

How the flow works

  • Manual Trigger Click "Test" to run the workflow. The trigger outputs a JSON object with the username field (default: elonmusk). Change the username to check a different account.

  • Two Parallel Data Sources The trigger fans out to two nodes simultaneously:

    • Search Internet (2A) — Searches the web for {username} Twitter X shadowban check to gather external reports, forum discussions, and shadowban checker tool results.

    • Browse X Profile (2B) — Directly visits https://x.com/{username} using browser mode to capture the live profile page, including any restriction warnings, missing content, or loading issues.

  • Merge Combines the search results and profile page data into a single dataset for analysis.

  • AI Shadowban Analyzer GPT-5.2 analyzes all collected evidence as an expert in X/Twitter account status. It evaluates five types of shadowban indicators:

    1. Search Suggestion Ban — Account doesn't appear in search suggestions
    2. Search Ban — Tweets don't appear in search results
    3. Ghost Ban / Reply Deboosting — Replies are hidden or deprioritized
    4. Thread Ban — Account replies are completely hidden in threads
    5. Profile Restrictions — Profile page shows warnings or is restricted

Setup instructions

  1. Click "Use Template" to add this workflow to your account
  2. Change the username in the Manual Trigger node to the account you want to check
  3. Click "Test" to run the analysis

Output

A structured AI analysis containing:

  • Shadowban Status — Yes / No / Possibly
  • Type of Ban — Which specific shadowban type may be in effect
  • Evidence — Data points supporting the conclusion
  • Details — Additional observations about the account status

Notes

  • The workflow uses browser mode for the X profile to capture JavaScript-rendered content
  • Expression mode is used for dynamic URL and query construction based on the username
  • Low temperature (0.2) ensures consistent, analytical AI output
  • You can modify the search query to include additional shadowban checking services
  • The merge node ensures both data sources are available for comprehensive analysis

This is a community-contributed template by Tegar Karunia Ilham.

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