How to Delete All Tweets + Twitter History (Keep Account) 2026
January 26, 2026 • By TechEvangelist Team
⚠️ Download Your Tweets & Videos First
Deleted tweets are gone forever. Back up everything before mass deletion.
Delete All vs Delete Account: Choose Your Path
| Goal | Method | Account Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wipe tweets only | Bulk delete tools | Username stays |
| Full account gone | Account deletion | Gone forever |
| Temporary hide | Deactivation | Recoverable |
Method 1: Native Twitter Bulk Delete (10,000 Tweet Limit)
- x.com → More → Settings & Privacy → Your account
- Download archive → Wait 24hrs → Extract ZIP
- Upload to TweetDeleter.com → Select "All tweets" → Delete
Limits: 3,200 tweets free, paid for unlimited.
Method 2: Free Browser Extension (Unlimited, 5 Minutes)
- Chrome Web Store → Search "TweetDelete"
- Install → Login with X → "Delete all my tweets"
- Select date range → Delete → Watch counter drop
Works on likes, retweets, replies, media tweets.
Method 3: One-Click Nuclear Option (All Content, 2 Minutes)
- Circleboom.com → Connect X account
- "My Tweets" → "Select All" → "Delete Forever"
- Bonus: Delete likes, lists, blocks simultaneously
What Gets Deleted
| Content Type | Deleted? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tweets | ✅ Yes | All text/media |
| Retweets | ✅ Yes | Yours + others |
| Replies | ✅ Yes | Thread replies |
| Likes | ✅ Yes (tools) | Native doesn't |
| DMs | ❌ No | Account-only |
| Profile/Followers | ❌ No | Username stays |
After Mass Deletion: Fresh Start Checklist
- Update bio - "New era"
- New profile picture - Fresh look
- Pin fresh tweet - Welcome back
- Enable 2FA - Settings → Security
Common Bulk Delete Errors
| Error | Fix |
|---|---|
| "Rate limited" | Wait 15 mins, resume |
| "Missing tweets" | Use multiple tools |
| Likes not deleting | Use Circleboom |
| Slow progress | Incognito mode |
FAQ
Does deleting tweets delete my account?
No. Username/followers stay.
Can I recover deleted tweets?
No. Archive first using a downloader.
Free unlimited tweet delete?
TweetDelete extension (Chrome/Firefox).