Monitors

X (Twitter) Queries

Write search queries that find high-intent posts on X — with copy-paste templates.

X monitors use X's advanced search syntax. WireTrap always searches in Latest mode, so you get real-time posts, not algorithmically ranked ones. Test any query on x.com/search before adding it as a monitor.

The new X monitor form with a query input field and a preview of recent matching posts — The query preview shows recent matches before you save the monitor.

Operator reference

Operator	Example	What it does
"phrase"	"looking for agency"	Exact phrase match
OR	agency OR consultant	Either term (OR must be uppercase)
-word	-job -hiring	Exclude posts containing this word
lang:en	invoicing lang:en	English-language posts only
min_faves:N	min_faves:5	Posts with at least N likes
min_replies:N	min_replies:2	Posts with at least N replies (signals discussion)
from:handle	from:competitor_ceo	Posts only from this account
-from:handle	-from:yourbrand	Exclude your own account's posts

Templates by goal

Find people actively looking for what you sell

Seeking agency / vendor

("looking for" OR "recommend" OR "anyone use" OR "need a") ("invoicing tool" OR "billing software" OR "invoice app") lang:en -job -hiring -spam

Evaluating / switching intent

("switching from" OR "alternatives to" OR "instead of" OR "move away from") FreshBooks lang:en

Catch competitor frustration

Venting about a competitor

("hate" OR "frustrated with" OR "fed up" OR "so bad" OR "terrible") FreshBooks lang:en -job

Monitor your own brand

Brand mention monitor

"YourBrandName" OR "@yourbrand" lang:en -from:yourbrand

Pain point monitoring (no brand name required)

Late payment pain

"chasing invoices" OR "late payment" OR "clients don't pay" OR "unpaid invoice" lang:en min_faves:3

WarningAvoid very broad single-word queries (e.g. "invoice"). They return thousands of posts per day and most will score below 30. Narrow with phrases and exclusions first.