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Favstar

Logo: http://favstar.fm/, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3

Twitter usage tracking website

Favstar (also known as Favstar.fm) was an online service that tracked Twitter activity, launched in July 2009. Favstar utilized Twitter's API to rank tweets based on popularity metrics such as Favorites and Retweets. The platform gained popularity among users who wanted to see trending tweets and engage with popular content.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Favstar (also known as Favstar.fm) was an online service that tracked Twitter activity, launched in July 2009. Favstar utilized Twitter's API to rank tweets based on popularity metrics such as Favorites and Retweets. The platform gained popularity among users who wanted to see trending tweets and engage with popular content.2

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