How to Create a Stream for Twitter Mentions in Hootsuite: 1-Min Guide

How to Create a Stream for Twitter Mentions in Hootsuite

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to set up a Twitter Mentions stream in Hootsuite.

Quick summary

Hootsuite lets you create a dedicated stream to monitor Twitter (X) mentions directly from your social media dashboard. This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to add a Mentions stream in just a few clicks using the Hootsuite Streams interface.

Steps

Inside the Hootsuite Stream dashboard, navigate to the top section and click Add Stream.
Select the specific Twitter account you want to monitor for mentions.
Tap Mentions to choose the stream type.
A Twitter (X) Mentions stream is created and added to your Hootsuite dashboard automatically.

📌 Why this matters

Monitoring Twitter (now X) mentions in real time is essential for brands managing their social media reputation and customer engagement. Hootsuite's Streams feature lets teams track every Twitter mention from a single, centralized dashboard — eliminating the need to switch between platforms. By creating a dedicated Mentions stream, social media managers can respond faster, spot brand conversations instantly, and stay ahead of emerging issues. This makes Hootsuite a powerful tool for teams that rely on timely social listening to drive engagement and protect brand reputation.

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