Twitter post failed to publish
If your Twitter post fails to publish or shows unexpected errors, don’t worry. Below are the most common issues and their solutions.
Common Twitter Publishing Errors & How to Fix Them
If you are trying to share a direct Facebook CDN image link (for example, scontent.xx.fbcdn.net links), Twitter will not publish it properly.
Solution:
- Download the image to your device.
- Re-upload the image directly in the Social Composer.
- Publish the post again.
If your post appears blank or leads nowhere, it may be due to one of the following:
- The username does not exist.
- The username has been changed.
- The linked tweet was deleted.
- The link is broken.
- The account has been banned.
- The tweet was reported and removed.
- Browser extensions or cached cookies are interfering.
Solution: Disable browser extensions and clear cookies, then try publishing again.
This error may appear when sharing content using the default rplg.co short link domain.
Solution: Use a Custom Domain when sharing links to Twitter.
Benefits of using a Custom Domain:
- Increases brand awareness.
- Keeps your brand visible in shared links.
- Improves link trust.
- Can increase click-through rate by up to 34%.
FAQs
1. Why did my Twitter post fail to publish?
A post may fail due to invalid links, deleted tweets, banned accounts, browser extensions, or domain restrictions when sharing shortened links.
2. Can I share a Facebook image link directly to Twitter?
No. Direct Facebook CDN image links are not supported. You must download the image and upload it directly through the Social Composer before publishing.
3. What does the “This request looks like it might be automated” error mean?
This message appears when Twitter flags the shared link as potentially automated or spam-like, often due to using the default short link domain.
4. How can I prevent Twitter publishing errors in the future?
Always verify links before posting, upload media files directly instead of sharing external CDN links, clear browser cache if needed, and use a Custom Domain for link sharing