Guide
Twitter Advanced Search: Operators and Filters to Find Any Post
Advanced search on X lets you find a post by who wrote it, the words in it, the dates and how much it was liked. This guide shows how to open it and the operators worth remembering.
How to open advanced search on X
Search for any word on X, then open the filters or the three-dot menu beside the search box and choose Advanced search. On a computer you can also type the address of the advanced search page. X moves this menu now and then, so look for the words Advanced search.
Filters you can fill in
The form has boxes for exact phrases, any of several words and words to leave out. You can pick the account that wrote the post, the account it replied to and a date range. Further down, you can ask for posts with a minimum number of likes, replies or reposts.
Operators you can type
The same filters work as typed shortcuts in the search box. Put a phrase in quotation marks for an exact match, add a minus sign before a word to exclude it, and use from: and to: with an account name. Date limits use since: and until:, and min_faves: sets a like count.
Combine them: from:accountname “exact phrase” since:2026-01-01 finds that account's posts with those words since the date. Operators change over time, so if one stops working, use the form.
Find your own old posts
Use your handle with from: and a word you remember, and add a date range if you know roughly when. It is faster than scrolling, and it helps when you want to reuse or delete an old post.
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Questions
Can I search for posts with images only?
Yes. The advanced form has an option for posts with media, and a typed filter such as filter:media does the same.
Does advanced search show deleted posts?
No. A deleted post is gone from search.
Can Dripost help me find a post I wrote?
Dripost shows every post it scheduled, with its live link, in your calendar and library.
How to search keywords on Twitter?
Type them into the search box: that is a plain Twitter search. Put a phrase in quotation marks for an exact match, and add a minus sign before a word to leave it out.