Delete a tweet in three steps from your phone or computer
Open Twitter (now called X), find the tweet you want to remove, tap or click the three dots in the top right corner of that tweet, and select "Delete" from the menu. The tweet disappears when ready — it will no longer show on your profile, in followers' feeds, or in search results. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered.
The process is the same whether you use the Twitter website, the mobile app on iPhone, or the mobile app on Android. You can only delete tweets you posted yourself; you cannot delete someone else's tweet even if they tagged you or replied to you.
Deletion is permanent and when ready. Twitter does not send a confirmation message or give you a waiting period. If you delete a tweet by accident, you will need to type and post it again from scratch.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete any tweet you posted by tapping the three dots on that tweet and selecting Delete — the action is when ready and permanent.
- Deleted tweets disappear from your profile, other people's feeds, and search results right away, but screenshots or retweets made before deletion will still exist elsewhere.
- You cannot delete tweets posted by other people, even if they mention you or reply to your tweet.
- If you delete a tweet by accident, you must rewrite and repost it; Twitter keeps no draft or recovery option.
- Deleting a tweet does not notify the people who liked, retweeted, or replied to it.
Where to find the delete option on different devices
On a computer, go to Twitter.com, find the tweet on your profile or in your feed, and look for the three horizontal dots (called a menu icon) in the upper right corner of the tweet box. Click those dots and a small menu will appear. Select "Delete" from the options shown.
On an iPhone, open the Twitter app, locate your tweet, and tap the three dots in the top right of the tweet. A menu will slide up from the bottom of your screen with several options. Tap "Delete" and confirm when prompted.
On Android, the steps are identical: open the Twitter app, find the tweet, tap the three dots, and select "Delete" from the menu that appears. The tweet will be removed when ready.
What happens to retweets and replies after you delete
When you delete a tweet, any retweets of that tweet will no longer display the original tweet content — followers who retweeted it will see a message saying the tweet is no longer available. However, the retweet itself stays on their profile and in their activity history.
Replies to your deleted tweet will remain on Twitter. If someone replied to your tweet, their reply will still be visible, but it will no longer be connected to your original tweet — it will appear as a standalone tweet with no context. People viewing that reply will see it was a response to something, but the original tweet will be gone.
Screenshots and quotes of your tweet that other people saved or shared before deletion will still exist. Deleting a tweet does not remove copies that others have already captured or shared on other platforms.
Reasons to delete a tweet and when to act quickly
You might delete a tweet because it contains a mistake, a typo, or information you want to correct. Rather than leaving the wrong tweet up and posting a correction, deletion followed by a new tweet is often cleaner. You may also delete a tweet if you change your mind about what you shared, if it was posted by accident, or if you realize it could be misunderstood.
If a tweet contains sensitive personal information — like an address, phone number, or financial detail shared by accident — delete it as soon as you notice. The sooner you remove it, the fewer people will have seen it. However, understand that anyone who saw it before deletion may have already screenshotted or noted the information.
If a tweet is receiving negative attention or harassment, deletion will stop new people from finding it, but it will not undo replies or retweets already made. Some people choose to delete in this situation; others choose to leave it up and mute notifications instead.
How to find old tweets you want to delete
Go to your profile by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner and selecting "Profile." Your tweets will appear in reverse chronological order, with the newest at the top. Scroll down to find older tweets. You can also use the search function by typing your own username (for example, @yourname) into the search bar, which will show all your public tweets.
If you are looking for a tweet from a specific date or about a specific topic, the search bar is faster than scrolling. Type a keyword from the tweet into the search box, and Twitter will show matching tweets. You can then narrow results by clicking "Latest" or "Top" to change the sort order.
On mobile, tap your profile icon at the bottom of the screen, then tap "Posts" to see your tweets in order. Scroll through to find the one you want to delete, then tap the three dots and select Delete.
Bulk deletion tools and limitations
Twitter does not have a built-in feature to delete multiple tweets at once. You must delete tweets individually by finding each one and tapping or clicking the three dots. If you want to delete many tweets, you will need to repeat this process for each tweet.
Some third-party tools claim to offer bulk deletion, but Twitter's terms of service restrict what these tools can do, and using them carries a small risk to your account. The safest approach is to delete tweets one at a time through Twitter itself.
If you want to remove all tweets from your account, the only may provide method is to delete them individually. This can take a long time if you have posted thousands of tweets. Some people choose to deactivate their account instead if they want a complete fresh start.
Protecting yourself from accidental deletion
Twitter does not require you to confirm deletion before removing a tweet — you tap or click Delete and it is gone. To avoid deleting a tweet by accident, take a moment before tapping the three dots to make sure you are looking at the correct tweet. On mobile, it is straightforward to tap the wrong menu icon if tweets are close together.
If you frequently post tweets you later regret, consider drafting important tweets in a notes app first, reviewing them, and then copying them into Twitter. This gives you a chance to catch mistakes before posting. You can also use Twitter's "Compose" feature to write a tweet and save it as a draft without posting — tap the compose button, write your tweet, and tap "Save draft" instead of "Post."
Once a tweet is posted and live, assume it has been seen. Even if you delete it quickly, someone may have already screenshotted it or shared it. This is why reviewing before you post is more reliable than deleting after.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a tweet deletion?
No. Once you delete a tweet, it is permanently gone and cannot be recovered. Twitter does not keep deleted tweets in a trash folder or recovery option. If you delete a tweet by accident, you will need to rewrite it and post it again.
Will people be notified when I delete a tweet?
No. People who liked, retweeted, or replied to your tweet will not receive a notification that you deleted it. They may notice the tweet is missing if they go back to look for it, but Twitter does not send them an alert.
Can I delete a tweet someone else posted about me?
No. You can only delete tweets you posted yourself. If someone else posted a tweet about you that you want removed, you can report it to Twitter if it violates their policies (such as harassment or misinformation), but you cannot delete it directly. You can also reply to the tweet or ask the person to delete it themselves.
What if I delete a tweet but someone already retweeted it?
The retweet will remain on their profile, but it will show as unavailable or broken — people will see that it was a retweet of a deleted tweet rather than seeing your original content. The retweet itself does not disappear, only the original tweet does.
Does deleting a tweet remove it from search results when ready?
Yes. Deleted tweets stop appearing in Twitter search results right away. However, if someone took a screenshot or shared your tweet elsewhere (like on another social media platform), that copy will still exist outside of Twitter.