How to Delete All Your Tweets in 2026 — Step by Step

Updated 2026-08-07 · Written by the TweetXDelete team

Deleting your X history in 2026 works differently than the old tutorials describe: most free tools died when X moved its API to pay-per-use pricing this year, and the survivors charge monthly. Here is the process that actually works right now — including the part almost every guide skips: posts older than the 3,200 listing limit.

Before you start: two things to know

• Deletion is permanent. There is no undo. If any part of your history matters to you, back it up first (step 2 below doubles as your backup).
• X only lists your last 3,200 posts. Any tool working without your data archive can only reach that window. Older posts stay up — invisible to the tool but visible to anyone scrolling your profile or searching.

Step 1 — Pick your approach

In 2026 there are two working approaches:

• API-based subscription tools (TweetDelete, Circleboom, Redact): they pay X's per-deletion API fees and pass the meter on to you — typically $6–36 a month, often with caps on how much you can delete.
• Browser-side tools like our own TweetXDelete extension: deletion runs inside your own logged-in browser session, so there is no API bill. That is what makes unlimited deletion for a one-time payment possible ($4.99 at launch, first 30 deletions included). It also means no password prompt and no account linking — nothing leaves your device.

The rest of this guide uses TweetXDelete for the walkthrough; the archive steps apply to any tool with archive support.

Step 2 — Download your X data archive

Do this even if you only want to delete recent posts — it is also your only backup.

1. On x.com, go to Settings > Your Account > Download an archive of your data.
2. Confirm your identity when prompted.
3. Wait for X's email or notification — it can take 24 hours or more for large accounts.
4. Download the ZIP file and keep it somewhere safe.

Step 3 — Set up the extension

1. Add TweetXDelete to your browser and open your X profile, logged in as usual.
2. That's the whole setup. There is no signup, no OAuth screen and no password prompt — the extension works inside the session you already have open.

Step 4 — Delete recent history (the 3,200 window)

1. Choose what to remove: posts, likes, reposts.
2. Start the run. Deletion is deliberately paced to respect X's rate limits — expect a steady trickle rather than an explosion. That pace is what keeps your account safe; leave it running and walk away.
3. Your first 30 deletions are included, so you can watch it work before paying anything.

Step 5 — Delete old posts with the archive

This is the step that separates a surface cleanup from an actually empty profile.

1. Hand the extension the ZIP file from step 2. It reads only post IDs and dates from it, on your device — the file is never uploaded anywhere.
2. The full history loads — everything, back to your first post.
3. Review, then run the deletion the same way as step 4.

Step 6 — Verify

1. Open your profile in a private browser window and confirm it shows what you expect. Search from:yourhandle on X to double-check.
2. Give X search up to a few days to drop already-deleted posts from its index.
3. Nothing to revoke afterwards: the extension never had account access to begin with. Remove it from your browser whenever you're done, or keep it for maintenance cleanups.

Frequently asked questions

Can I delete all my posts in 2026?

Yes. API-based tools do it on subscription with caps — X now charges tools per API call, which is why the free tools died this year. Browser-side deletion avoids that bill entirely, which is how TweetXDelete offers unlimited deletion for a one-time $4.99 after the first 30.

Can deleted posts be recovered?

No. That is what step 2 is for.

Do quote posts and media disappear too?

Deleting a post removes its text and attached media from your profile. Screenshots other people took, and third-party archives made before deletion, are outside anyone's control.

Is this safe for my account?

Yes, if two conditions hold: the tool never sees your password (TweetXDelete works inside your existing session; legitimate API tools use official OAuth), and it paces deletions to respect X's rate limits instead of blasting requests. Careful pacing is the difference between a cleanup and a red flag.