Why X (Twitter) Is Not Available in Sparkforge Social Planner

On December 4, 2024, the X (formerly Twitter) integration was disabled in the Social Planner. You can no longer create, schedule, or post directly to X from Sparkforge.

What changed

• X cannot be connected in the Connections tab.
• Existing scheduled X posts no longer publish.
• All other social integrations work normally — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Business Profile, and TikTok.

Why it was removed

X changed its API access requirements. The new enterprise V2 API tier would have added a substantial monthly fee that would have been passed on to customers. After negotiations to secure an exemption failed, the integration was disabled rather than absorb or pass through the cost.

The numbers

• $42,000/month for enterprise V2 X API access ($504,000/year).
• Cost would have hit every customer using the Social Planner.

What about bring-your-own API keys?

Technically possible, but not viable as a long-term solution. Per-account API keys would shift the cost and compliance burden onto each user without solving the core problem.

What's next

X remains relevant in the social media landscape, and the team continues monitoring its API requirements. If conditions change, the integration may return with updated functionality and compliance.

References

• X changes its API to retire legacy tiers and endpoints — TechCrunch
• X makes its basic API tier more costly, launches annual subscriptions — TechCrunch
• X Increases Its API Access Fees — Social Media Today
• X API Documentation