X Country Flag Extension

About

See where X/Twitter users are located at a glance.

  This extension shows country flags and account age next to usernames on X.com, for every post, helping you quickly identify where accounts are
  based and how long they've been on the platform.

  FEATURES:
  🌍 Country flags based on X's "Account based in" data
  📍 "Connected via" region (App Store region)
  📅 Account join year
  ⚠️ VPN/location mismatch warnings
  🔒 Protected account indicators

  HOW IT WORKS:
  • A small 🌐 icon appears next to usernames
  • Hover over it to load the account's location info
  • Data is fetched directly from X's public profile data
  • Results are cached locally for 30 days to minimize API calls

  POP-UP SETTINGS (click extension icon):
  • Display Options - Toggle what appears next to usernames:
    - Based-in country flag
    - Connected-via flag
    - VPN warning indicator
    - Account join year
    - Country mismatch highlight
    - Protected account icon
  • Cache Statistics - View number of cached profiles and storage used
  • Data Management - Export or import your cached data as JSON
  • Clear Cache - Remove all stored profile data
  • Debug Mode - Enable detailed console logging for troubleshooting

  USE CASES:
  • Spot potential bot or fake accounts
  • Verify account authenticity
  • Understand the geographic diversity of conversations
  • Research account origins

  PRIVACY:
  • No data is collected or sent to third parties
  • All information stays in your browser's local storage
  • Only works on x.com and twitter.com
  • Open source and transparent

  NOTES:
  • Location data is only available for accounts where X displays "Account based in" on their profile
  • Not all accounts have location data available