X Advanced Search Builder
Fill in what you're looking for — get a ready-to-paste search query with all the operators, open it on X in one click, and save your go-to searches for later.
X search operators cheat sheet
The builder uses these operators under the hood. You can also type them straight into the search box on x.com.
| Operator | Finds posts that… | Example |
|---|---|---|
| "exact phrase" | Search for the exact phrase | "cloudflare workers" |
| from:user | Posts sent by an account | from:openai |
| to:user | Replies sent to an account | to:openai |
| @user | Posts mentioning an account | @openai |
| since:2024-01-01 | Posted on or after a date | ai since:2024-01-01 |
| until:2024-12-31 | Posted before a date | ai until:2024-12-31 |
| min_replies:100 | At least N replies | startup min_replies:100 |
| min_faves:1000 | At least N likes | design min_faves:1000 |
| min_retweets:100 | At least N reposts | launch min_retweets:100 |
| filter:links | Only posts containing links | docs filter:links |
| -filter:links | Exclude posts with links | help -filter:links |
| filter:media | Only posts with photo or video | demo filter:media |
| filter:native_video | Only posts with video | trailer filter:native_video |
| filter:images | Only posts with images | wallpaper filter:images |
| ? | Only posts that end with a question | recommend ? |
| lang:en | Posts in a specific language | rust lang:en |
| (a OR b) | Match either word | (rust OR go) lang:en |
| -word | Exclude a word | python -snake |
How to build an advanced X search
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Step 1
Fill in the filters
Words, accounts, dates, media, engagement — everything you would otherwise have to type as search operators.
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Step 2
Copy the generated query
The builder turns your choices into one precise search string you can read and tweak.
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Step 3
Search on X
Open it straight in X search, or paste the query into the search box on x.com or in the app.
Frequently asked questions
What are X (Twitter) search operators?
Operators are keywords like from:, min_faves: and since: that X's search box understands. They let you filter posts by author, date, popularity, language and more — but you have to type them by hand. This builder writes them for you.
Does advanced search require a Premium subscription?
No. Typing operators directly into the X search box works on a free account. (Some date-range and engagement filters in X's own UI require Premium, but the raw operators keep working from the search box.)
Can I save a search to reuse later?
Yes. Click Save next to Copy and your current filters are kept as a chip under the query box — click the chip any time to restore them. You can keep up to 20 saved searches, and the ✕ on a chip deletes it.
Where are my saved searches stored?
Only in your browser's local storage, on your device. They are never uploaded or logged anywhere, and clearing your browser's site data removes them.
Where does my search open?
In a new tab on x.com with your query pre-filled, using X's own results. TwitterTools never sees your search and nothing is logged.
Can I combine as many filters as I want?
Yes — the builder simply concatenates every operator you set. X accepts long combined queries like from:openai ai min_faves:100 lang:en -filter:links.