We're thrilled to introduce Keyword Scouter v0.0.8, the latest update to our AI-powered social media keyword monitoring tool. Whether you're tracking brand mentions, following industry keywords, or engaging in social listening across LinkedIn, Reddit, and soon X (Twitter), this update makes monitoring faster, smarter, and more seamless than ever.
New Features for Better Keyword Tracking
Background Post Resync Without Opening the Dashboard
The most requested feature is here! You can now monitor keywords in the background without opening the dashboard.
- Continuous monitoring of LinkedIn and Reddit posts
- Optimized performance — save system resources while staying updated
- Set-it-and-forget-it convenience for busy professionals
Advanced Exclusion System for Cleaner Feeds
Subreddit Exclusion
- Exclude entire subreddits from your monitoring results
- Remove irrelevant content directly from post cards
- Smarter filtering so you only see the conversations that matter
Improved Keyword Exclusion
- Exact word matching for more accurate filtering
- Separate keyword lists for LinkedIn and Reddit
- Refreshed UI for managing exclusions quickly
Real-Time Scanning Status Icons
Stay informed about your monitoring status at a glance:
- Scanning in progress — animated loader icon
- Scan completed — green checkmark
- Waiting to scan — cooldown timer icon
- Live updates without refreshing
Extension Pin Guide for Faster Access
A brand-new welcome page now walks you through pinning the Keyword Scouter Chrome extension for easy access:
- Visual, step-by-step instructions
- Improved onboarding flow
- Better discoverability
UI/UX Enhancements
- Cleaner dashboard design
- Better feedback when updating monitoring URLs
- More intuitive scanning indicators throughout the app
More frequent Scanning
- Users now have an option to set scanning interval as low as 30 minutes.
- By default, the option will still be 2 hours to maintain compliance and avoid potential account restrictions but selecting 30 minutes for days when you need posts as frequent as possible should be ok.
Bug Fixes for a Smoother Social Listening Experience
Performance Improvements
- Removed duplicate API calls
- Optimized exclusion filtering speed
- More robust error handling
Database & Storage Fixes
- Resolved duplicate post saving issues
- Improved excluded keyword storage
- Enhanced data consistency
Monitoring & Scanning Reliability
- More accurate scanning status updates
- Improved cooldown timer accuracy
- More stable LinkedIn API integration
How to Use the New Features
Enable Background Monitoring:
- Go to Keyword Setup in Keyword Scouter
- Add your business keywords
- Select platforms (LinkedIn, Reddit — X coming soon)
- Let the extension work in the background
Exclude Subreddits:
- Go to Keyword Setup → Exclude Subreddits
- Add subreddit names (e.g.,
technology) - Or exclude directly from any post card
Manage Excluded Keywords:
- Go to Keyword Setup → Exclude Keywords
- Add your exclusion terms
- Assign exclusions per platform for precision filtering
Coming Soon in Keyword Scouter
- X (Twitter) keyword monitoring. This is a BIG one.
- Better UX for scanning individual platforms.
- Additional performance improvements
Why This Matters for Your Business
With these improvements, Keyword Scouter is now one of the most reliable social listening tools for:
- B2B lead generation on LinkedIn
- Brand mention alerts across multiple platforms
- Industry trend monitoring in real-time
If you want to find relevant conversations faster and never miss a lead, this update is for you.
Try it now: Update your extension to v0.0.8 at keywordscouter.ai and see how easy AI-powered keyword monitoring can be.
For questions or feedback, email us at hello@keywordscouter.ai