> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xquik.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Twitter Archive Search to Find Old Posts on X

> Search the Twitter archive for old posts with until and from on X. X search goes back to March 2006. Copy dated searches, then export the old tweets you find.

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.xquik.com/llms.txt).

Add `until:` and a past UTC day to search the Twitter archive on X. X search
goes back to March 2006.

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from:NASA until:2010-01-01
```

That search returns posts by NASA sent before 2010. Every date operator is in
Xquik's tested list of
[Twitter advanced search operators](https://github.com/Xquik-dev/x-twitter-advanced-search).

## Search old posts on X

**1. Open advanced search**

Open [x.com/search-advanced](https://x.com/search-advanced), or use the search box on X.

**2. Add your words and an end date**

Type your words or an account, then add `until:` with a UTC day.

**3. Pick Latest**

Pick Latest to list the newest matching posts first, walking back from that day.

## Old-post searches to copy

| You want | Search |
| - | - |
| An account's posts before 2010 | `from:NASA until:2010-01-01` |
| Posts on a topic before 2010 | `nasa until:2010-01-01` |
| An account's posts in 1 old year | `from:NASA since:2012-01-01 until:2013-01-01` |
| Posts on 1 old day | `nasa since:2012-08-06 until:2012-08-07` |

`since:` keeps posts sent on or after its UTC day. `until:` keeps posts sent
before its UTC day. Read
[search tweets by date](https://docs.xquik.com/guides/search-tweets-by-date.md) for every date operator.

## Save the old tweets you find

X shows results on screen only. To keep them, paste the search into the
[X (Twitter) Advanced Search](https://xquik.com/en/twitter-advanced-search)
page.




Pick a result limit, then export CSV, Excel, JSON or Markdown. Running a search
there needs an Xquik account. Each returned tweet costs 1 credit, USD 0.00015
with pay-as-you-go credits. An empty search costs nothing.

## Archive search questions

### How far back does Twitter search go?

X search goes back to March 2006. Set an end date, or type
`until:2010-01-01` in the search box.

### Can I search the old tweets of another account?

Yes, when the account is public. Add `from:` and its username to the search.

### Can I get an archive of my own tweets?

Yes. X lets you request your own archive in your account settings. This guide
covers search, which reads public posts from any account.

### Why can't I find an old tweet?

The tweet may be deleted, or its account may be protected. Try fewer words, or
widen the dates.

> [card] [Search tweets by date](https://docs.xquik.com/guides/search-tweets-by-date.md)
>
> Use since and until to read 1 day, month or year.

> [card] [Twitter advanced search](https://docs.xquik.com/guides/twitter-advanced-search.md)
>
> Filters and tested operators you can copy.

> [card] [Tweet export](https://docs.xquik.com/guides/tweet-scraper-csv-export.md)
>
> Export search results to CSV with the API or an SDK.

> [card] [Pricing & billing](https://docs.xquik.com/guides/billing.md)
>
> Credits per result, plans, and top-ups.


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