Why You Need an X Chrome Extension
Growing on X requires more than just posting regularly. You need to know when to post, what resonates, and how the top accounts in your niche operate.
The problem? Most analytics tools require you to leave X, open a separate dashboard, and piece together insights manually. By the time you're done, you've lost 30 minutes and your creative momentum.
The OpenTweet Companion Chrome extension solves this by bringing analytics directly into X. No extra tabs. No switching tools. Just real data, right where you need it.
What the Extension Does
1. Profile Analysis
Visit any X profile and click the extension icon. Within seconds, you get:
- Consistency Score — How regularly the account posts (0-100%)
- Posts Analyzed — Total posts scanned for insights
- Average Engagement — Mean engagement rate across recent posts
- Best Posting Day — Which day of the week gets the most traction
This works on any public profile, not just your own. That's what makes it powerful for competitive research.
2. Posting Heatmap
The heatmap is a 7-day × 24-hour grid showing when an account posts most frequently. Darker squares mean more posts at that time.
Use this to:
- Find their schedule — See if they post at specific times every day
- Spot gaps — Find time slots they're missing that you could own
- Validate your timing — Check if your posting times align with successful accounts
3. Viral Post Highlighting
As you scroll through any timeline, the extension automatically highlights posts that meet viral criteria. You can customize the thresholds:
- Minimum likes (default: 1,000)
- Minimum retweets (default: 100)
- Minimum replies (default: 50)
- Minimum views (default: 10,000)
Why does this matter? Because "viral" means different things in different niches. A tech founder with 100 likes on a post might be outperforming their average by 10x. Set the thresholds to match your niche.
4. Stats Widget
The stats widget appears directly on X profile pages — an overlay showing posting statistics without opening the extension popup. Toggle it on or off in settings.
5. Optimal Time Recommendations
Based on the profiles you analyze, the extension generates AI-powered recommendations for when to post. These aren't generic "post at 9 AM" suggestions — they're based on real engagement data from accounts in your space.
How to Use It for Growth
Step 1: Install the Extension
Head to the Chrome Web Store and search for "OpenTweet Companion." Click install — it's free and takes one click.
Step 2: Connect Your Account
Log in with your OpenTweet account. If you don't have one, you can start a free 7-day trial. The extension needs this connection to save insights and sync with your scheduler.
Step 3: Analyze Top Accounts in Your Niche
Visit 5-10 profiles of accounts that are doing well in your space. Analyze each one. Look for patterns:
- Do they all post at similar times?
- Which days do they avoid?
- What's their consistency score?
Step 4: Apply What You Learn
Take those optimal posting times and plug them into your OpenTweet schedule. The extension syncs with your dashboard, so insights flow directly into your content calendar.
Step 5: Monitor with Viral Highlighting
Turn on viral highlighting and scroll through your niche's timelines. Pay attention to:
- What format do viral posts use? (threads, single tweets, images, polls)
- What topics consistently outperform?
- What hooks grab attention?
Use these patterns to inform your own content.
Competitive Research Made Easy
One of the most valuable use cases is competitive research. Instead of guessing what works in your niche, you can see exactly what's working.
Here's a quick workflow:
- Make a list of 10 accounts you admire or compete with
- Analyze each one with the extension
- Note the patterns — posting times, frequency, consistency
- Compare against yourself — where are you falling short?
- Adjust your schedule — fill the gaps with OpenTweet's scheduler
This turns what used to be hours of manual research into a few minutes of browsing.
Privacy & Security
The extension only reads publicly available data on X profile pages. It does not:
- Track your browsing history
- Collect personal data
- Sell information to third parties
- Access your X account credentials
All communication between the extension and OpenTweet uses secure HTTPS connections, and your session is protected with token-based authentication.
Get Started
The OpenTweet Companion Chrome extension is free. Install it from the Chrome Web Store, connect your OpenTweet account, and start making data-driven decisions about your X strategy.
Combined with OpenTweet's scheduler ($5.99/month), you get a complete system: research with the extension, schedule with the dashboard, and grow your audience on autopilot.
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