Only profile captures appear
Try both tweet and profile URLs. A tweet URL may be absent while the profile timeline was archived.
Find Deleted Tweets
Practical workflow to find deleted tweets from archived snapshots using Xarchive.
When a tweet disappears, archived captures are the fastest way to check if a public copy still exists. This page focuses on a search-first workflow.
Quick answer: To find deleted tweets, search the original URL or profile in Xarchive, narrow by date, then review and export matching Internet Archive CDX captures.
Step-by-Step
- Start with the most specific input you have: tweet URL first, profile URL second.
- Run search in Xarchive and sort captures by timestamp to identify pre-deletion copies.
- Use date filtering to isolate the target event window.
- Open snapshot links to confirm the post content and context.
- Export the verified capture set for documentation or further analysis.
Common Failure Cases
Too many irrelevant captures
Use narrower date filters and prioritize captures closest to the alleged deletion time.
Captured page but tweet not visible
Archived rendering can vary. Check nearby timestamps and alternate captures from the same day.
Data Source and Limitations
Data source: Internet Archive CDX index (https://web.archive.org/cdx/search/cdx). Results depend on what was publicly crawled and stored.
Run This in Xarchive
Search captures, preview snapshots, and export your verified set in one flow.
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FAQ
What is the best input for finding deleted tweets?
A direct tweet URL is best. If unavailable, a profile URL plus date range can still surface useful snapshots.
How reliable are archived captures?
Reliability depends on crawl timing and page completeness, so validate across multiple close timestamps when possible.
Can this help find tweets from someone else?
Yes, as long as public snapshots exist and the relevant URLs were captured by the archive.
Last updated: February 25, 2026