What is follower.js in your X archive?
follower.js lists the accounts that follow you. Each entry has the follower's account ID and a link to their profile. It does not include handles, names or when they followed you.
How to open it
It is a text file in the archive’s data folder. Open it in any text editor; delete the first line’s window.YTD... = prefix and the rest is plain JSON any JSON tool can read. Our free viewer does not read this file yet; it covers likes, bookmarks and your own posts.
Fields in follower.js
| Field | What it means |
|---|---|
| accountId | Account ID of a follower. |
| userLink | Link to their profile, when accessible. |
What it is useful for
- Comparing two archives to see who followed or unfollowed you in between.
- Rebuilding your audience on another platform from the profile links.
What to watch out for
- No handles or follow dates: open the link to see who an ID is.
Related files
- following.js : Accounts you follow
- account.js : Account details
Field names come from the README.txt X includes in every archive. X changes the archive from time to time, so check the README in your own download if something differs. See every file in the archive.