Web3.js: web3.eth.getPendingTransactions() returns empty array

[DamiToma]

Description

I want to get the list of pending transactions on the Ropsten network, but web3.eth.getPendingTransactions() returns an empty array, while I can see on EtherScan that there are several transactions yet to be mined. I tried connecting to both mine and Infura's nodes and the result is the same.

Expected behavior

Calling web3.eth.getPendingTransactions().then(console.log) should print a list of pending transactions.

Actual behavior

Calling web3.eth.getPendingTransactions().then(console.log) prints an empty array.

Steps to reproduce the behavior

1. Import Web3
2. Connect to Ropsten node via Ropsten or local node
3. Call web3.eth.getPendingTransactions().then(console.log)

Error Logs

No errors are generated.

Versions

• web3.js: 1.0.0-beta55
• nodejs: 8.9.0
• ethereum node: 1.8.27-stable-4bcc0a37

[nivida]

The empty array isn't a wrong return value. As it looks like is Infura not providing this feature.

[DamiToma]

@nivida Actually I get an empty array using my private node, while I get null using Infura.

[ProximalPod]

@nivida same issue here. Local node, getting empty array. This should be reopened

[matt-spark-health]

Same

[ditchfieldcaleb]

Same issue.

[UnsignedInt8]

Same issue. Personal local node, got empty array

web3.js: 1.3.1
nodejs: 12.18.3
ethereum node: 1.9.24-stable

[nuno-tomas]

Any tips?