Twitter lets you edit a tweet for up to 30 minutes after you post it
When you post a tweet, you can now change the text, add or remove links, or fix typos within 30 minutes. Twitter calls this feature Edit Tweet. The edit window closes after 30 minutes, and once it closes, you cannot change that tweet anymore — you would have to delete it and post a new one instead.
Each time you edit a tweet, Twitter shows readers that an edit happened and lets them see all the previous versions. This transparency means people can see what you changed and when. The edited tweet stays in the same place in your timeline — it does not get reposted or bumped to the top.
Edit Tweet is available on Twitter's web version, the official Twitter app for iPhone and Android, and Twitter's paid subscription tier (Twitter Blue or Premium). If you use a third-party app to post tweets, that app may not support editing yet, even though the feature exists on Twitter itself.
Key Takeaways
- You have 30 minutes from the moment you post to edit a tweet, after which the edit button disappears.
- Twitter displays a note showing that a tweet was edited and allows readers to view all previous versions.
- Editing a tweet does not change when it appears in your timeline or notify your followers that you made a change.
- The edit feature works on Twitter's web and official mobile apps, but may not work if you use a third-party posting tool.
How to edit a tweet on the web
Open Twitter in your web browser and find the tweet you want to change. Hover your mouse over the tweet until a menu of icons appears in the top right corner. You will see a circle with three dots — click that icon to open a dropdown menu.
Select Edit Tweet from the menu. A text box will appear with your original tweet text highlighted and ready to change. Make whatever edits you need: fix spelling, add information, remove a link, or rewrite sentences. When you are done, click the Save button at the bottom right of the text box.
Twitter will save your changes when ready and return you to your timeline. The tweet now shows an Edited label with a timestamp below it. Readers can click that label to see what the tweet said before you edited it.
How to edit a tweet on your phone
Open the official Twitter app and find the tweet you want to change. Tap the circle with three dots in the top right corner of the tweet. A menu will pop up with several options.
Tap Edit Tweet. The text box opens with your original tweet highlighted. Make your changes, then tap the Save button. On iPhone, the Save button appears at the bottom right. On Android, it appears at the bottom of the screen. Your edited tweet updates when ready, and the Edited label appears below it.
What you can and cannot change when editing
You can edit the text of your tweet, add or remove links, and change hashtags. You can also add or remove images, videos, or GIFs that you attached to the original tweet. However, you cannot change who the tweet is replying to — if you posted it as a reply to another user, it will stay a reply to that same user even after you edit it.
You also cannot change the poll options if your tweet includes a poll. If you need to change a poll, you must delete the original tweet and post a new one with the corrected options. The same applies if you need to change the quote tweet or retweet that your tweet is attached to.
What happens when you edit a tweet
When you save an edit, the tweet text changes when ready for everyone viewing your timeline. Twitter does not send a notification to people who already saw the original version — they will only notice the change if they look at that tweet again.
Below your tweet, readers will see an Edited label with the date and time you made the edit. If you edited the tweet multiple times within the 30-minute window, the label still shows only the most recent edit time. Clicking the Edited label opens a panel showing all the versions of the tweet in order, so readers can see exactly what changed.
Likes, retweets, and replies to your original tweet stay attached to the edited version. If someone quoted your tweet or replied to it before you edited, their quote or reply still points to your tweet, but they will see the new edited version when they click through.
When you cannot edit a tweet anymore
Once 30 minutes have passed since you posted the tweet, the edit button disappears. At that point, editing is no longer possible. If you need to change the tweet after the 30-minute window closes, you must delete it and post a new version instead.
If your tweet has been reported or is under review by Twitter for violating the rules, you may not be able to edit it even within the 30-minute window. In that case, Twitter will show you a message explaining why the edit is not available. You can still delete the tweet if you choose.
Troubleshooting edit problems
If you do not see the edit option when you tap or hover over a tweet, check that you are using the official Twitter app or the web version. Third-party apps like TweetDeck or Hootsuite may not support editing yet. Switch to the official app or web browser and try again.
If the edit button appears but does not work when you click it, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the app. If the problem continues, sign out of your account and sign back in. Make sure you are still within the 30-minute window — if more than 30 minutes have passed since you posted, the edit feature will no longer be available for that tweet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a tweet after 30 minutes?
No. Once 30 minutes pass, the edit button disappears and you cannot change the tweet. You would need to delete it and post a new version with the corrections you want to make.
Do people get notified when I edit a tweet?
No notification is sent. People who already saw the original version will only notice the change if they look at the tweet again. The Edited label below the tweet shows that a change was made, and clicking it reveals all previous versions.
Can I edit a tweet that someone quoted or replied to?
Yes. You can edit your tweet even if others have quoted it or replied to it. Their quote or reply still points to your tweet, but they will see the edited version when they click through. The edit does not change their quote or reply.
What if I edit a tweet multiple times within 30 minutes?
Each edit is saved and the timestamp updates to show the most recent change. Readers can click the Edited label to see all versions in order, showing every change you made during that 30-minute window.
Can I edit a retweet or quote tweet?
You can edit the text you added to a quote tweet, but you cannot change the original tweet being quoted. If you need to quote a different tweet, delete the original quote tweet and post a new one instead.