# Black Magic Twitter Alternative After the Shutdown Source: https://trygrowx.app/alternatives/black-magic (updated 2026-11-04) Black Magic, the Twitter analytics and relationship sidebar, shut down on 1 July 2026, and active subscriptions were cancelled automatically (checked November 2026, [blackmagic.so](https://blackmagic.so/)). If you relied on it, a Black Magic alternative needs to cover X analytics, a view of the people you talk to, and help with replies. GrowX covers the analytics and replies, adds post writing and leads, and costs $15 a month. **Verdict:** GrowX replaces the analytics and reply side of Black Magic and adds daily writing in your voice. It has no full personal CRM with notes and reminders, so pair it with a notes app if you lived in that part. ## Black Magic alternative compared | | GrowX | Black Magic (before closing) | | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Status | Active | Shut down 1 July 2026 (checked November 2026, [blackmagic.so](https://blackmagic.so/)) | | Price | $15 a month after a 3-day free trial | Billed yearly: Personal $195, Professional $389, Business $1,499 a year (archived December 2025, [membership page](https://web.archive.org/web/20251218120237/https://blackmagic.so/membership)) | | X support | Yes | Yes, until the shutdown | | Writing in your voice | Daily drafts from your own posts and Voice Drops | Scheduling of tweets, threads, replies and retweets (archived December 2025) | | Replies | Three drafts in your voice on any post | Quick reply inside its CRM (archived December 2025) | | Leads | Buyers asking on X, DM drafted for each; people who engaged with you | Personal CRM: past interactions, private notes, pins, favourites and reminders (archived December 2025) | | Analytics | Engagement by day, topic, format, hour and image use | Engagement and follower tracking, heatmap, real-time metrics, email reports (archived December 2025) | | Lifetime option | One-time licence from $39 to $99 | None listed (archived December 2025) | | Approval before posting | Every post, reply and DM waits for your OK | Not stated | Archived Black Magic facts come from its [membership page as saved in December 2025](https://web.archive.org/web/20251218120237/https://blackmagic.so/membership). ## When GrowX is not the right replacement - You mainly need a **personal CRM** with notes, pins and reminders on people. GrowX shows leads and people who engaged with you, without private notes or reminders. - You need **real-time follower tracking** and email reports. GrowX analytics focuses on engagement per post. - You managed **several X accounts**. GrowX is one X account per subscription. ## How to switch from Black Magic to GrowX 1. **Download your X archive** so GrowX can learn your voice from your full history. See [how to download your X archive](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-download-your-x-archive/). 2. **Sign up and connect X.** The 3-day trial includes everything in Pro. 3. **Upload the archive** and read the voice profile GrowX writes. Edit anything that feels off. 4. **Install the Chrome extension.** It drafts replies on x.com and reads your post numbers on screen for analytics at no cost. 5. **Add your website on the Leads page** if you sell something, and GrowX starts finding people asking for it. 6. **Rebuild your key relationships list** as an X List of the 20 to 50 people you talk to most. It keeps them one tap away. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Black Magic still available? No. Its site says "BlackMagic is shutting down on July 1, 2026" and that active subscriptions are cancelled automatically (checked November 2026, [blackmagic.so](https://blackmagic.so/)). ### How do I get a refund from Black Magic? Its shutdown notice asks customers to email support@blackmagic.so about prorated refunds (checked November 2026, [blackmagic.so](https://blackmagic.so/)). ### What replaces Black Magic's analytics? GrowX analytics shows engagement by day, topic, format, hour and image use, and feeds it into your next drafts. See [GrowX analytics](https://trygrowx.app/features/analytics). For a wider list, see [the best X growth tools](https://trygrowx.app/best-x-growth-tools). ### Can I see who unfollowed me without Black Magic? Yes, with a few manual steps. Our guide covers [how to see who unfollowed you on X](https://trygrowx.app/blog/how-to-see-who-unfollowed-you-on-x/). ### Does GrowX work inside x.com like Black Magic did? Yes. The GrowX Chrome extension adds reply drafts to posts on x.com and reads your numbers on screen. The queue, calendar and analytics live in the web app. ## Pick up where Black Magic left off Check your engagement rate with the free [engagement calculator](https://trygrowx.app/tools/engagement-calculator), then [start your 3-day GrowX trial](https://trygrowx.app/).