What is a Twitter/X User ID?
A Twitter (now X) User ID is a unique numeric identifier assigned to every account on the platform. Unlike the @handle which users can change, the numeric User ID is permanent and serves as the true identifier in Twitter's system.
Twitter User IDs are critical for developers using the Twitter API v2, social listening tools, brand monitoring platforms, and any application that needs to track Twitter accounts across handle changes. Many popular tools and services use the numeric ID as their primary reference.
How to Find Twitter/X User ID
Go to the Twitter/X profile
Open x.com (or twitter.com) and navigate to the profile you want to look up.
Copy the profile URL
Copy the URL from your browser, e.g. https://x.com/username
Paste and click "Get UID"
The numeric User ID will be displayed instantly. Copy it to your clipboard with one click.
Supported Link Formats
X.com Links
x.com/username
Twitter.com Links
twitter.com/username (legacy)
Profile URLs
Both with and without https://
With Trailing Paths
x.com/username/followers, /likes, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with unlimited lookups and no account needed.
Does it work with both x.com and twitter.com URLs?
Yes, both URL formats are fully supported. The tool works with the old twitter.com domain and the new x.com domain.
Can I find the ID of a suspended account?
Suspended or deactivated accounts may not return results since their data is no longer accessible through the API.
Why did Twitter change to X?
Twitter rebranded to X in 2023. The User ID system remains the same — all existing numeric IDs continue to work with the X API.