Now, before you hit the panic button, take a deep breath. Twitter shadowban, also known as the ghost ban, is not a permanent nightmare. I'll give you some tips to get unshadowbanned on Twitter and earn your voice back, assuming that you already know what shadowban is.
If you don't even know what that means, check the following article⤵️:
Step 1: Diagnose before seeking to get unshadowbanned
Twitter obviously won't send you a notification to tell you that you're shadowbanned. That's why, at the very beginning, I told you to check your shadowban status.
But if you still want to double-check if you're shadowbanned, you may want to go through the following checklist:
So, what's your score out of 5?
Just kidding. Unfortunately, this doesn't work like an always-working formula. Some even say that such a thing as shadowban doesn't even exist.
But let me tell you this: The more symptoms you show, the higher the odds of you being shadowbanned on Twitter.
Moving on.
Step 2: Find your mistakes to get unshadowbanned
Shadowbans can happen to violate Twitter's policies, even unintentionally. So review your recent activity:
Remember, Twitter’s algorithm is watching! So what can you do?
Step 3: How to get rid of Shadowban
If you're sure you're shadowbanned and have checked your activity to find what you've done incorrectly, now is the time to correct those mistakes and get rid of that Twitter shadowban.
Content cleanse
Review your recent tweets. Did you accidentally use any banned hashtags? Were you perhaps a little too enthusiastic with the caps lock key in a heated debate? Or any inappropriate photos/videos you've posted recently?
You may even have some political tweets that offended someone. Take down anything that might have triggered a filter.
And don't you worry, as you do not have to delete all your tweets! You can use Circleboom Twitter to apply filters to your old tweets and;
- Delete tweets by keyword,
- Delete your media tweets (the ones with images or videos),
- Delete tweets by date,
- Delete low-engagement tweets, and
- Delete your retweets.
Get rid of problematic accounts
Cleaning your Twitter account doesn't end with deleting your past content. On top of that, it may also be a sound idea to detect and remove some of your followers, namely low-quality ones, as well as unfollow spammy accounts that you follow.
As the "poisonous" content of such accounts receives impressions from you, your account gets sucked into a constant loophole of being followed by bots and fakes. And as they become most of what you see, if not all, you eventually interact with them, which is also perceived as spammy behavior by Twitter.
Good thing that Circleboom got you covered here, too. With Circleboom Twitter, you can detect;
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Engage organically
Respond to tweets from people you follow, and from high-quality profiles in particular, if possible, participate in relevant conversations, and use thoughtful hashtags. Also, retweet content you find valuable, and give credit where credit is due.
Use variety in your tweets
Mix up your content with photos, videos, and polls. This shows you're an active and interesting user. And you can use design tools to make the visual of your content more appealing, attracting more engagement.
Take a break
Sometimes, Twitter's algorithms get a little overwhelmed with excessive tweeting. Give yourself (and Twitter) a breather for a few days.
Step 4: Reach out to Twitter support and ask to get unshadowbanned
Don’t be shy; they won’t bite (probably). Send a polite message to @Support, explaining your situation. Be concise and respectful. They’re busy folks, after all.
In the worst-case scenario, you'll go unanswered. What is there to lose anyway?
Bonus tip: Be a good Twitter citizen
Twitter thrives on positive and respectful interactions. By following the platform's guidelines and treating others with kindness, you'll not only avoid shadowbans but also build a strong and engaged community.
While you're navigating the unshadowbanning process, focus on the good stuff. Use this time to curate interesting content, schedule some tweets for later, and maybe even connect with fellow Twitter enthusiasts online.
Remember, it's all about connection on Twitter.
Now, some patience: Wait until you get unshadowbanned
There's no magic "get unshadowbanned" button, but these steps can help you get back on Twitter's good side.
Keep your content positive and engaging, and hopefully, you'll be chirping away with the best of them again soon.
How long does it last? Short answer: It usually takes a few days to a week for the shadowban to lift. If you need a longer explanation, check the following article out: