What is Twitter advanced search?
Twitter advanced search is a way to search tweets with filters: who posted them, when, in which language, and whether they have images or links. X has its own version, but only in a desktop browser. This free tool does the same on any screen, needs no login and puts the most liked posts first.
Search codes you can type yourself
Every filter turns into a short code that X search understands. You can see yours at the bottom of Filters, or type these straight into the search box.
| Type | To find |
|---|---|
"exact phrase" | Those words, in that order |
cats OR dogs | Posts with either word |
-word | Posts without that word |
from:handle | Posts by that account |
to:handle | Replies to that account |
since:2025-01-01 | Posts on or after that day |
until:2025-02-01 | Posts before that day |
min_faves:500 | Posts with at least 500 likes |
lang:en | Posts in that language |
has:images | Posts with images (or has:links, has:media) |
-is:reply | Leaves out replies |
How do I find a tweet I saw before?
Open Filters, add the account in From account, and set the dates to a week or two around when you saw it. Then type one or two words you remember for sure, since every word has to match. If the post had few likes, set Ask X for to Newest, because Popular can skip quiet posts.
Turn what you find into your own posts
The most liked posts on a topic tend to share a pattern: a clear first line, one idea, and a reason to reply. If you want that work done every week, Postel finds the posts working in your niche and helps you write your own for LinkedIn and X.
You can also look at any profile's latest posts or check if X is hiding your posts.