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'''Topsy Labs''' was a social search and analytics company based in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. The company was a certified [[Twitter]] partner and maintained a comprehensive index of tweets, numbering in the billions, which it used to provide real-time search capability and social analytics. In 2013, Topsy Labs was acquired by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]].
== Topsy Labs ==
 
[[File:Topsy-logo-wiki.png|thumb|right|The logo of Topsy Labs]]
 
'''Topsy Labs''' was a social search and analytics company that was founded in 2007. It specialized in indexing and analyzing social media data, particularly from [[Twitter]]. Topsy provided insights into trending topics, sentiment analysis, and the reach of social media posts.


== History ==
== History ==
Topsy Labs was founded in 2007 by [[Vipul Ved Prakash]], Rishab Aiyer Ghosh, Gary Iwatani, and Justin Fagnani-Bell. The company launched its Twitter search engine in 2009, which allowed users to search and analyze the Twitter stream for trends, influential voices, and sentiments.  
Topsy Labs was founded by Vipul Ved Prakash, Rishab Aiyer Ghosh, and Gary Iwatani. The company was headquartered in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. Topsy's technology was based on indexing social media content in real-time, allowing users to search and analyze data from platforms like Twitter.


In 2011, Topsy Labs introduced Topsy Pro Analytics, a subscription-based service that allowed businesses to analyze a range of Twitter data, including the growth of tweet volume over time, the reach of any term, and sentiment scoring.
In 2013, [[Apple Inc.]] acquired Topsy Labs for a reported $200 million. Following the acquisition, Topsy's services were gradually integrated into Apple's products, and the standalone Topsy service was eventually shut down in 2015.


In December 2013, Topsy Labs was acquired by Apple for a reported $200 million. Following the acquisition, the Topsy.com website was shut down in December 2014.
== Technology ==
Topsy's technology was notable for its ability to index and search social media content in real-time. It provided users with tools to analyze the sentiment of tweets, track the spread of information, and identify influential users. Topsy's analytics were used by marketers, journalists, and researchers to gain insights into social media trends.


== Products and Services ==
== Services ==
Topsy Labs offered a variety of products and services, primarily focused on social media analytics. These included:
Topsy offered several services, including:


* '''Topsy Pro Analytics''': A subscription-based service that provided businesses with the ability to analyze Twitter data.
* '''Social Search''': Users could search for tweets and other social media content using keywords and hashtags.
* '''Topsy API''': Allowed developers to access Topsy's data and integrate it into their own applications.
* '''Analytics''': Topsy provided analytics tools to measure the reach and impact of social media campaigns.
* '''Topsy Social Index''': A measure of the popularity of a term, hashtag, or link on Twitter, updated in real-time.
* '''Sentiment Analysis''': The platform could analyze the sentiment of social media posts to determine public opinion on various topics.


== Legacy ==
== Acquisition by Apple ==
Topsy's technology and data are believed to have been integrated into Apple's services, including [[Siri]] and Spotlight Search. The acquisition also marked one of Apple's first major forays into social media analytics.
In December 2013, Topsy Labs was acquired by Apple Inc. The acquisition was seen as a move by Apple to enhance its capabilities in social media analytics and search. After the acquisition, Topsy's technology was integrated into Apple's products, such as [[Siri]] and [[Spotlight (software)|Spotlight]].


== See Also ==
== Related pages ==
* [[Social media analytics]]
* [[Social media analytics]]
* [[Twitter]]
* [[Twitter]]
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== References ==
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Revision as of 11:55, 9 February 2025

Topsy Labs

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Topsy Labs was a social search and analytics company that was founded in 2007. It specialized in indexing and analyzing social media data, particularly from Twitter. Topsy provided insights into trending topics, sentiment analysis, and the reach of social media posts.

History

Topsy Labs was founded by Vipul Ved Prakash, Rishab Aiyer Ghosh, and Gary Iwatani. The company was headquartered in San Francisco, California. Topsy's technology was based on indexing social media content in real-time, allowing users to search and analyze data from platforms like Twitter.

In 2013, Apple Inc. acquired Topsy Labs for a reported $200 million. Following the acquisition, Topsy's services were gradually integrated into Apple's products, and the standalone Topsy service was eventually shut down in 2015.

Technology

Topsy's technology was notable for its ability to index and search social media content in real-time. It provided users with tools to analyze the sentiment of tweets, track the spread of information, and identify influential users. Topsy's analytics were used by marketers, journalists, and researchers to gain insights into social media trends.

Services

Topsy offered several services, including:

  • Social Search: Users could search for tweets and other social media content using keywords and hashtags.
  • Analytics: Topsy provided analytics tools to measure the reach and impact of social media campaigns.
  • Sentiment Analysis: The platform could analyze the sentiment of social media posts to determine public opinion on various topics.

Acquisition by Apple

In December 2013, Topsy Labs was acquired by Apple Inc. The acquisition was seen as a move by Apple to enhance its capabilities in social media analytics and search. After the acquisition, Topsy's technology was integrated into Apple's products, such as Siri and Spotlight.

Related pages

References

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