Twitter (X) Advanced Search Builder
Fill in what you're looking for and get the exact search operators, ready to paste or open on X. Works on the phone app too, where the advanced search form doesn't exist.
- All X search operators
- Date and exact-minute ranges
- Opens directly on X
- Nothing leaves your browser
How to use X advanced search
- Fill in the fields you need. Leave the rest empty. Words, an exact phrase, an account, a date range and a minimum number of likes cover most searches.
- Copy the query or open it on X. The query updates as you type. Paste it into X's search box on any device, or press Open on X to run it in the Latest tab.
- Refine. Too many results? Add min_faves: or an exact phrase. Too few? Remove the date range or switch from Latest to Top.
Every X search operator
| Operator | What it does |
|---|---|
"exact phrase" | Posts containing the exact words in that order |
cats OR dogs | Either word |
-word | Exclude a word (works with any operator: -filter:replies) |
#hashtag | Posts with that hashtag |
from:user | Posts by an account |
to:user | Replies and mentions directed at an account |
@user | Posts mentioning an account |
since:2026-01-01 until:2026-02-01 | Date range; until is exclusive |
since_id: / max_id: | Range by post ID, for exact minutes |
min_faves:100 | At least 100 likes (also min_retweets:, min_replies:) |
filter:links / -filter:links | With or without links |
filter:media / images / videos / native_video | Posts with media of a type |
filter:replies / -filter:replies | Only replies, or no replies |
-filter:retweets | Hide reposts |
filter:blue_verified | Only Premium (checkmark) accounts |
lang:en | Language code |
? | Posts that ask a question |
Operators combine with spaces, which means AND. Use OR between words for either, and a minus sign in front of anything to exclude it.
Searches worth saving
- Your best posts of the year:
from:you min_faves:50 since:2026-01-01 -filter:replies - What people ask about your topic:
"how do I" (keyword OR keyword2) ? -filter:links - Who's talking about a competitor:
@competitor -from:competitor min_faves:5 - Posts from a live event, by the minute: exact times above, or build the IDs with Tweet ID to Date.
- Influencers in a niche:
keyword min_retweets:100 filter:blue_verified lang:en
What search tells you about reach
Search is also the simplest visibility test. If from:yourhandle in a logged-out window shows nothing recent, your posts are being left out of search, which is one of the limits X applies through labels. We explain the difference between a label and ordinary low reach in Why Am I Losing Followers on X?
X advanced search: FAQ
Where is advanced search on X?
On desktop, run any search, then open the three-dot menu next to the search box and choose Advanced search, or go to x.com/search-advanced. The mobile apps don't have the form, but every operator works when typed into the search box, which is what this builder produces.
How do I search tweets by date?
Use since:YYYY-MM-DD and until:YYYY-MM-DD, for example from:nasa since:2026-01-01 until:2026-02-01. The until date is exclusive. For a range shorter than a day, use since_id: and max_id: with IDs from our Tweet ID to Date tool.
How do I find a user's most liked tweets?
Combine from:username with min_faves:, for example from:nasa min_faves:10000, and look at the Top tab. Raise the number until only a handful of posts remain.
Can I search tweets from a specific account to another?
Yes: from:alice to:bob shows alice's replies and mentions directed at bob. Add -filter:replies to see only posts, or filter:replies to see only replies.
How do I exclude retweets and replies?
Add -filter:retweets and -filter:replies to the query. The minus sign in front of any operator or word excludes it.
Do these operators work on old tweets?
Yes. X search indexes posts back to 2006, so since:2008-01-01 until:2008-12-31 works. Deleted and protected posts don't appear, and very old posts can be missing from the Top tab, so use Latest.
More free X tools and guides
- Tweet ID to Date: see exactly when a tweet was posted
- Twitter ID Finder: find any X user ID or username
- Twitter Video Downloader: save X videos and GIFs in HD
- Engagement Rate Calculator: see how your posts really perform
- Why Am I Losing Followers on X?