Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most. If yours isn't here, email contact@getcrate.co.
For how the tools work in more detail, each tool page has its own questions: the Crate Builder, the Share Queue, the Headline Swapper, the 60-Minute X Audit and the Content Mix Planner.
Common questions
What is GetCrate?
A free set of browser-based tools and articles for finding good links on X (Twitter) and sharing them well: a search-link builder, a post queue, a headline angle generator, an account audit and a content-mix planner.
What is a crate?
A named, saved set of sources (X accounts, websites, keywords, hashtags) with filters such as minimum likes, language and dates. The Crate Builder turns it into X advanced-search links.
Do I need an X account?
To see search results on x.com, yes: X shows search to logged-in users. GetCrate itself never needs your login.
Does GetCrate use the X API or scrape X?
No. It only builds links that you open yourself. Nothing is fetched from X by GetCrate.
Why does a search return no posts?
Usually the likes or reposts floor is too high, the dates exclude everything, or there's a typo in a handle. Try the per-source links one at a time, lower the floors and clear the dates.
Are the search operators official?
Some are in X's help pages (from:, words, hashtags, language and dates through the advanced search form). Engagement filters like min_faves: work in the search box but aren't fully documented by X, so they can change.
How does the character counter count?
The same way X does: links are 23 characters each, emoji and CJK characters count as 2, most other characters as 1, with a 280 limit.
Where is my data stored?
In your browser's local storage on this device. It isn't uploaded anywhere. Clearing site data removes it.
How do I move my crates to another computer?
Use Export JSON in the Crate Builder, then Import JSON on the other computer.
Can I schedule posts?
GetCrate doesn't schedule. The Share Queue exports a CSV with text, link, date and time that many schedulers can import after small header changes.
Is GetCrate free?
Yes, completely. No accounts, no paid plans, no ads, no analytics.
Is GetCrate affiliated with X?
No. GetCrate is independent and not affiliated with X Corp.
Is this the same Crate that used this domain years ago?
No. This site is not connected to any person or business previously associated with this domain. It was rebuilt in 2026 with new tools and new articles.