Prerequisites
An active Hootsuite account.
An active Mentionlytics account (or you can sign up for a free trial during setup).
Quick Install: Already logged in to Hootsuite? You can add the app directly via the Hootsuite App Directory, or follow the step-by-step guide below.
How to Install the Mentionlytics Stream App in Hootsuite
Open the Hootsuite App Directory
Log in to your Hootsuite dashboard. In the left sidebar menu, navigate to Tools and select App Directory (or the App Store icon).
Search for Mentionlytics
Type Mentionlytics into the search bar, locate the Mentionlytics Stream App, and click Install.
Add to Stream
Select Add to Stream to place the Mentionlytics feed into your desired Hootsuite dashboard tab.
Authenticate Your Account
If you have a Mentionlytics account: Click Login inside the new stream card and enter your Mentionlytics credentials.If you are new to Mentionlytics: Enter the brand name or keyword you want to track to automatically create a free trial account.
Configure Your Stream View
Once authenticated, your brand mentions, sentiment data, and web references will load automatically in your Hootsuite stream.
What You Can Do in the Hootsuite Stream
Feature | Description |
Track Web & Non-@-Mentions | View mentions from blogs, news sites, forums, YouTube, and social networks, including posts that don't directly |
Direct Replies | Engage with social media posts directly from your Hootsuite stream without switching tabs. |
Sentiment Analysis | Filter and spot positive, negative, or neutral brand mentions inside Hootsuite. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not seeing all my historical mentions?
The Hootsuite stream populates based on your current Mentionlytics account plan and active trackers. Ensure your keywords are active in your Mentionlytics dashboard.
Need further help?
Contact our support team directly via the in-app chat or email us at support@mentionlytics.com.