A custom filter is a reusable advanced filtering tool that allows you to screen and segment content using more granular conditions based on existing topic data.
Unlike keyword queries used in topics, custom filters are not applied during data collection.
Instead, they perform secondary filtering on already collected topic data, helping you quickly conduct in-depth analysis from different dimensions.
1. Boolean Operators and Query Conditions Supported in Custom Filters
Supported Boolean Operators: AND / OR / NOT / NEAR / ONEAR / * and more
Supported Query Conditions: Country, Language, Sentiment, Author, Domain, URL, And others
For more details, please refer to “Supported Operators and Query Conditions.”
2. Differences Between Custom Filters and Topics
Comparison Item | Topic | Custom Filter |
Used for data collection | Yes | No |
Reusable | No (each topic is independent) | Yes |
Primary use case | Defines what data to analyze | Enables refined filtering and split analysis |
In simple terms:
Topics determine which data is collected
Custom filters determine how that data is analyzed
By combining multiple conditions into a single custom filter, you can efficiently build complex yet reusable analysis rules, significantly improving analysis flexibility and consistency.