Twitter / X Advanced Search
Build a precise X search without hunting for operator syntax — free, no login to build a query.
X search operators, explained
Every field above maps to one operator. You can type these straight into X's search box once you know them — the builder exists so you do not have to memorise the syntax or hunt for the login-walled advanced search form.
from:username- Only posts written by that account.
to:username- Only replies aimed at that account.
"exact phrase"- The words in that order, nothing in between.
-word- Excludes every post containing that word.
(a OR b)- Matches either term — useful for synonyms.
min_faves:100- At least 100 likes. min_retweets: and min_replies: work the same way.
since:2026-01-01- Posted on or after that date. until: bounds the other end and is exclusive.
filter:media- Only posts with an image or video attached. filter:links narrows to posts with a URL.
-filter:replies- Drops replies, leaving standalone posts.
lang:en- Only posts X detected as that language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Twitter advanced search tool free?
Yes — completely free, and there is no account required to build a query. You only need to be logged in to X at the point you open the search results, because X itself requires a session to show them.
Why not just use X's own advanced search page?
X's advanced search form is behind a login wall and is hard to reach on mobile. This builder works without signing in, shows you the actual query string it produces, and lets you copy that string to reuse or edit later — which the official form does not.
What do the search operators mean?
Each field maps to one X search operator. "from:" limits results to an account, "to:" limits to replies aimed at one, "min_faves:" sets a like threshold, "since:" and "until:" bound the date range, and "filter:" narrows to links, media, images, or video. The tool shows the finished query so you can learn the syntax as you go.
How do I search tweets between two dates?
Fill in the From and To date fields. They become since:YYYY-MM-DD and until:YYYY-MM-DD. Note that until: is exclusive on X — to include the last day, set it one day later.
How do I find an account's most popular posts?
Put the handle in the From accounts field and set a likes threshold — start around 100 and raise it until the result list is the size you want. This is the fastest way to find someone's best-performing posts on a topic.
Why does my search return nothing?
Usually one filter is too narrow. Engagement thresholds and date ranges are the common culprits — try clearing them one at a time. X search also does not reliably reach very old posts, so a date range from several years ago may come back thin regardless of the query.
Does the search happen on your servers?
No. The query is assembled in your browser and the button opens x.com directly. We never see what you search for, and nothing is sent to us.
Can I search my own drafts or scheduled posts?
No — X search only covers published public posts. To review what you have queued, you need the tool that scheduled it.
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Read the related guide: twitter advanced search guide →