How to Search Tweets from a Specific User

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Do you have someone on Twitter that you always look forward to seeing tweets from? Perhaps you’ve just started following them and you’re just catching up on all of their good content, but you want to go back into the archives and don’t know how. Let’s talk about how to search tweets from a specific user on Twitter.

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Using Advanced Search on Twitter

  • Log into your Twitter account. Use your email and password to access it.
Advanced Search on Twitter
  • Find the ‘advanced search’ option. To find this option, look for something in the Twitter search bar, and then click on the ‘…’ icon. This will give you the choice of advanced search.
Advanced Search on Twitter
  • Type in the username of the person who’s tweets you want to check out. Scroll down to where it says ‘accounts’, then type in any username where is says ‘from these accounts’. If you want to customize your search results even more, look at all the option in the advanced search menu.
Advanced Search on Twitter
  • Click the ‘search’ button. You’ll be able to see the blue ‘search’ button at the top right.
Advanced Search on Twitter
  • Now you’ll be able to see all the tweets from your favorite Twitter user. Click on ‘latest’ to see their most recent posts.

Using a Search Code

  • Log into your Twitter account.
Advanced Search on Twitter
  • Find the search box. Type in ‘from:username’ in the search bar and then hit the search button.
Twitter search results for 'from:twitter' showing tweets from twitter.
  • That’s it! If you want to include an additional keyword in your search, include it between ‘from’ and the username of the Twitter user.

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Final Thoughts

Mastering how to search tweets from a specific user makes it easy to find past posts without endless scrolling. Whether you’re looking for old tweets, fact-checking, or revisiting memorable conversations, using Twitter’s advanced search or third-party tools can save time. With the right search techniques, you can quickly locate the exact tweets you need while improving your overall Twitter experience.

Darko Petkov is a passionate content writer who believes in the power of words to inspire and inform. With a background in HR and a flair for storytelling, he creates content that captures attention and drives results. Darko’s work spans across blogs, websites, and social media, where he helps brands find their unique voice and connect with the right readers.