Too many low-signal rows
Prioritize rows nearest to your event date and de-emphasize distant captures.
Search Deleted Tweets
Search deleted tweets with URL-first CDX queries, date filtering, and export-ready results.
This guide focuses on the search workflow itself so you can move from query to validated matches with minimal friction.
Quick answer: Search deleted tweets by querying tweet/profile URLs in Xarchive, narrowing by date, then validating top matches in archived captures.
Step-by-Step
- Prepare tweet URL, profile URL, or both as search inputs.
- Run the query in Xarchive and inspect returned rows.
- Apply date filters to isolate the relevant period.
- Open the top candidate captures and confirm tweet context.
- Export the final search result set for downstream use.
Common Failure Cases
No direct tweet matches
Search profile captures and trace linked tweets from those snapshots.
Hard to share findings
Use HTML export for quick review links and CSV/JSON for structured collaboration.
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 should I search first?
Use the direct tweet URL first, then fall back to profile URL if needed.
Can this workflow support ongoing monitoring?
Yes. Save key URLs and rerun searches on a fixed cadence.
Do I need Wayback expertise to use this?
No. Xarchive handles CDX query flow and keeps export options straightforward.
Last updated: February 25, 2026