# Social Forge

> Social Forge is a social media research app: search a creator's handle once and see their accounts on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Threads and Bluesky side by side, then compare creators, follow trends, research competitors' ads and get alerts when tracked accounts post.

Social Forge (socialforge.app) is for marketers, agencies, brands and creators who research social media accounts. It shows only publicly available information, so users never connect or authorize their own social accounts. It runs on the web, Android and Mac, with an iPhone app coming soon; one account and one credit balance work on every platform.

Deep reference for AI agents: https://www.socialforge.app/llms-full.txt

## Product capabilities

- **Cross-network creator search** — One handle search finds the creator on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Threads and Bluesky, with followers, engagement and recent posts.
- **Compare creators** — Two accounts head to head, even on different networks: audience, engagement and views.
- **Trends** — Trending TikToks, Reels and Shorts ranked by how fast views are climbing, plus breakout hashtags, Hacker News and GitHub.
- **Live monitors** — Track creators, competitors and subreddits; push alerts when something new is posted (Pro and Business).
- **Ask** — A plain-English question is routed to the right lookup, with its credit cost shown first.
- **Ad Spy** — The Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn ad libraries and Google advertisers in one search.
- **Post intelligence** — Metrics, author details and a full video transcript from a post link.
- **Also** — Reddit listening, TikTok Shop products and reviews, LinkedIn company pages, and web tools (page to clean text, structured data or a screenshot).

## Pricing

Most lookups cost 1 credit, and every lookup shows its price before it runs. Reopening a recent result is free.

| Plan     | Price        | Credits                  | Live monitors |
|----------|--------------|--------------------------|---------------|
| Free     | $0           | 150 credits to start     | None          |
| Pro      | $14.99/month | 4,000 credits each month | Up to 3       |
| Business | $39.99/month | 12,000 credits each month| Up to 10      |

Credit packs: 1,000 credits for $4.99 and 5,000 credits for $19.99; pack credits never expire. Plan credits reset each month and do not roll over. Plans and packs are bought in the Android or Mac app and apply to the account everywhere, including the web.

## Frequently asked questions

**Which networks does Social Forge cover?** Creator profiles and posts from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Threads and Bluesky, Reddit posts and subreddits, plus LinkedIn company pages. Ad research covers the Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn ad libraries and Google advertisers.

**Do I need to connect my own social accounts?** No. Social Forge only shows publicly available information.

**Is there a free plan?** Yes. New accounts get 150 credits with no card needed, and every search and research tool is included. Live monitors need Pro or Business.

**What happens when credits run out?** Lookups stop until the plan renews or a credit pack is added, and live monitors pause. Nothing is charged beyond the subscription.

**Can I cancel?** Yes, any time, from App Store or Google Play account settings. The plan lasts until the end of the paid period.

**Is Social Forge affiliated with these networks?** No. It is independent and not affiliated with TikTok, Instagram, Meta, YouTube, Google, X, Threads, Bluesky, Reddit or LinkedIn.

**What is Social Forge not for?** Posting or scheduling content, managing social accounts, reading private accounts or direct messages, or buying followers or engagement.

## Key links

- Home: https://www.socialforge.app/
- Web app (sign up): https://www.socialforge.app/app/#/register
- Android (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialforge.social_forge
- Mac (Mac App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/social-forge/id6817653878?mt=12
- Support: https://www.socialforge.app/support
- Full reference: https://www.socialforge.app/llms-full.txt
- Sitemap: https://www.socialforge.app/sitemap.xml