Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CollabFeed

Collabfeed is a tool that tracks real paid partnership posts on Instagram and TikTok.

It lets you browse creator paid partnerships (including UGC creator collaborations and influencer partnerships) and branded content across different niches.

For creators, we also offer Smart Brand Matching to find brands that fit your niche, and personalized pitch templates to help you land deals.

Collabfeed collects publicly available posts that use branded content labels such as:

  • "Paid Partnership" on Instagram
  • "Sponsored" on TikTok
  • Hashtags like #ad, #sponsored, #gifted (depending on the platform)

Only public posts are included, not private data.

Instagram and TikTok collaborations are updated daily.

New branded content posts are added automatically as they appear.

Instagram uses an official Branded Content label, which is easier to detect.

TikTok's hashtag system sometimes includes:

  • creators asking brands for deals
  • trend posts
  • non-sponsored content

We're actively improving TikTok filtering.

Currently:

  • Instagram (Paid Partnership label)
  • TikTok (#ad, #sponsored, #gifted)

More platforms may be added later.

Yes.

You can filter the dataset by:

  • Brand
  • Creator
  • Platform
  • Category / niche
  • Date range

More filters are coming as the dataset grows.

Browsing collaborations is completely free and does not require a login.

Some features like pitch templates and Smart Brand Matching require a free account. You can try these once for free before upgrading.

Collabfeed is useful for:

  • UGC creators looking for brands to pitch
  • Influencers who want to see how others collaborate with brands
  • Brands researching what competitors are doing
  • Agencies tracking creator campaigns
  • Marketers studying trends
  • Creators learning how to pitch brands

Yes! We offer Smart Brand Matching that analyzes your content niche and recommends brands that are a good fit.

You describe your content (e.g., "I make fitness content for busy moms") and we match you with brands from our database that work with similar creators.

You can try it once for free, then it's included in the Creator plan.

The Creator plan ($5/month) is designed for creators who want to pitch brands. It includes:

  • Smart Brand Matching (find brands that fit your niche)
  • Personalized pitch templates based on real campaign data
  • Unlimited pitches
  • Brand social handles for DMs
  • Partnership pages when available

Perfect if you're actively pitching brands for collaborations.

The Pro plan ($24/month) is designed for brands and agencies who want to find creators. It includes everything in Creator, plus:

  • Creator business emails
  • Unlimited CSV exports
  • Unlimited outreach templates
  • View emails directly on site
  • All campaign data

Perfect if you're hiring creators or running influencer campaigns.

Yes, the core browsing experience is completely free—no login required.

We offer two paid plans for power users:

  • Creator plan ($5/month) — pitch templates and Smart Brand Matching
  • Pro plan ($24/month) — creator emails and CSV exports

You can also try pitch templates and brand matching once for free before deciding.

When you click on a brand, you can generate a personalized pitch template.

We analyze the brand's past campaigns, the type of creators they work with, and their content style to create a custom pitch you can use to reach out.

Includes email subject line, pitch body, and key talking points. You can try one for free.

Instagram branded content posts are highly reliable.

TikTok sponsored hashtags can sometimes be noisy, but filtering improves daily.

You can:

  • Share Collabfeed
  • Send feedback
  • Request new features
  • Upgrade to a paid plan

Please send the link + issue to: contact@collabfeed.io

We try to fix data errors quickly.

Branded content labels like "Paid Partnership with [Brand]" identify sponsored posts.

Collabfeed tracks posts that use these labels.

UGC (User-Generated Content) brand deals are paid partnerships where creators promote brands. CollabFeed tracks creators who post sponsored content publicly on their Instagram and TikTok accounts using tags like #ad, #sponsored, or "Paid Partnership" labels. This includes both micro-creators (often called "UGC creators") and macro-influencers who post paid partnerships on their own accounts.

Yes, you can browse through the list of recent creator paid partnerships and see which brands are actively collaborating with creators. This includes UGC creator partnerships and influencer collaborations.

You can also check out our Brand Directory to see all tracked brands and their campaign activity.

Yes, both Creator and Pro plans can be cancelled anytime. No long-term commitment required.

You'll keep access until the end of your billing period.

Still have questions?

Contact us at contact@collabfeed.io