Why Use Advanced Search?
More Precise Results
Find exactly what you're looking for instead of sifting through irrelevant tweets
Save Time
Use filters and operators to quickly narrow down your search
Better Research
Perfect for market research, trend analysis, and monitoring conversations
Accessing Advanced Search
On Desktop
- 1Visit X.com
Open your browser and go to X.com (formerly Twitter.com)
- 2Perform a Basic Search
Enter any search term in the top search bar
- 3Find Advanced Search
Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the search results
- 4Select Advanced Search
Click "Advanced search" from the dropdown menu
On Mobile
Advanced search on mobile is limited.
- 1Open X App
Launch the official X mobile app
- 2Use Search Bar
Enter search operators directly in the search bar
- 3Enter Search Syntax
Type operators manually (e.g., "from:username filter:images")
Understanding the Interface
The advanced search form is organized into four main sections, each containing different search operators to help you find exactly what you're looking for:
Words
Word operators help you find posts containing specific words, exact phrases, or hashtags. You can match all words, any word, or exclude specific terms. Language selection is also available here.
Accounts
Account operators let you search for posts from specific accounts, find replies to particular users, or locate posts mentioning certain accounts. These are essential for tracking conversations.
Filters
Filter operators help refine your search with engagement metrics (minimum likes, replies, or reposts), control reply visibility, and filter for posts containing links.
Dates
Date operators allow you to narrow your search to a specific time period. Set start and end dates to find posts from any time range, from a specific day to several years.