# Twitter Archive Deleted Tweets Guide

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

## Quick answer

Account exports and public web archives are different sources; for public verification, use Internet Archive CDX captures and inspect historical snapshots.

## Overview

People often conflate account exports with public web archives. This guide clarifies the difference and shows where Xarchive fits.

## Steps

1. Identify whether you need personal export data or public archival evidence.
2. For public evidence, search tweet/profile URLs in Xarchive.
3. Filter by timeline to find captures before and after the deletion window.
4. Open captures to confirm visibility and context of the tweet.
5. Export the final evidence set in JSON, CSV, or HTML.

## Common failure cases

- **Confusing personal archive vs public archive** — Twitter account exports include account-level data, while CDX captures reflect public pages crawled on the web.
- **No CDX snapshot for target tweet** — If no public crawl occurred before deletion, recovery from public archives may be impossible.
- **Timestamp interpretation errors** — Always reference snapshot timestamps in UTC and keep the original source URL in documentation.

## FAQ

**Is Xarchive the same as Twitter's official archive export?**

No. Xarchive surfaces public web archive captures and does not replace account export files.

**Why do some deleted tweets still appear in archives?**

Because archived copies can persist if the page was crawled before the tweet was removed.

**Can I cite these captures in reports?**

Yes. Include source URL, capture timestamp, and notes about archival limitations.

## Related guides

- https://xarchive.net/guides/how-to-see-deleted-tweets
- https://xarchive.net/guides/find-deleted-tweets
- https://xarchive.net/guides/how-to-find-deleted-tweets
- https://xarchive.net/guides/archived-tweets-viewer