If you’re anything like us, then you’ve probably wondered what your first tweets were like and the amount of engagement they received, but did you know that Twitter actually offers a feature that lets you search for tweets by date and actually find these archived gems?
However, it so happens that this precious Twitter isn’t the easiest to find, so if you want to dig deeper and go beyond the average Twitter search bar to look for tweets by date or about a specific topic, we suggest you keep reading to discover how to use advanced search functionality.
How to access Twitter’s advanced search feature
To search for tweets by date, you will first need to find the feature for it. What you should do is visit Twitter’s advanced search page, then scroll down to the bottom of the pop-over window where you’ll be able to see fields that also include options to add dates to your search; these can include a range of dates or just a specific one.
Nonetheless, searching for tweets by date is just a drop in the ocean of possibilities that the advanced search feature offers. Users can also refine their search for tweets by looking for certain words, people, places and of course, dates; here are a few examples to help you navigate these options.
Find your very first tweets
Yes, you can go down memory lane and find tweets by date by using the Twitter handle in the accounts filter. After putting in the account you want to search, you will need to select the date filter and choose a date range to retrieve your tweets from that period of time. All that’s left for you to do is face the embarrassing tweets that you may or may not have published when you were a Twitter newbie.
Find your most liked tweet
What if we told you it is possible to find tweets your most popular tweet with just a click of a button? In order to make it happen, you will need to go to Twitter’s advanced search form, enter the name of the account you want to search before customizing the parameters under Engagements.Â
To know more about the advanced search tool on Twitter, you can always visit its help page to explore a detailed overview of its uses and tips.
Do you think this feature is helpful and will you go through these steps to use it? Let us know by tweeting us @itpliveme