# Find Deleted Twitter Posts

Source: https://xarchive.net/guides/find-deleted-twitter-posts
Site: Xarchive (https://xarchive.net)
Data source: Internet Archive Wayback Machine CDX index

## Quick answer

To find deleted Twitter posts, search the original tweet URL or profile URL in Xarchive, narrow the date window to the likely event period, compare nearby captures, and export the validated results you plan to cite.

## Overview

Some searchers use tweet and post interchangeably. This page is tuned for that wording, but the job is still the same: start with the most specific URL you have, validate the best timestamps, and keep a clean exportable evidence trail.

## Steps

1. Collect the original tweet URL if available, and keep the profile URL as a fallback.
2. Run the search in Xarchive to retrieve matching CDX rows.
3. Filter by the likely posting and deletion dates to cut noise.
4. Open the nearest captures and compare before-and-after visibility.
5. Export the final evidence set in CSV, JSON, or HTML for review.

## Common failure cases

- **Search intent is too broad** — Use a specific URL and time window. Generic profile searches create too many low-signal captures.
- **Profile shows activity but the post is absent** — Keep the profile snapshot as context and try nearby captures for the direct tweet URL.
- **Need a faster verification handoff** — HTML export is usually the quickest format for editors or investigators to review.

## FAQ

**Is a deleted Twitter post different from a deleted tweet here?**

No. The workflow is the same; this page matches the alternative phrasing people search for.

**Can I search by date only?**

Date filters help, but a tweet or profile URL is still the strongest starting point because it cuts noise and improves the capture trail.

**What should I save for later verification?**

Keep the original URL, archive URL, UTC timestamp, and exported result set together.

## Related guides

- https://xarchive.net/guides/find-deleted-tweets
- https://xarchive.net/guides/search-deleted-tweets
- https://xarchive.net/guides/archived-twitter-posts
- https://xarchive.net/guides/how-to-find-deleted-tweets