To delete all tweets from the Twitter platform, you must use external websites that select up to 3,200 tweets at a time and offer the option to permanently delete them from the account. Twitter provides the option to delete tweets, but one by one, in view of this, there are these digital tools that facilitate the process. It is advisable to think properly about this action since once it is done, it will be totally irreversible.
How to delete all tweets at once?
In this tutorial, you will find online tools that will allow you to delete all (or most) tweets in your account. In the same way, you will see how you can individually delete tweets on the platform, make a backup copy in case you need it, revoke the applications that request permission to use Twitter, and how deactivate your account if you prefer.
Twitter does not offer an option to bulk delete tweets. Also, it only provides the option to do it individually and create another account with a temporary username so that you pass the name of your old account to the new one. This option is not as viable in case you want to keep your followers and not start completely from scratch.
In view of this, on the Internet, you can find different websites that help you delete all the posts from your Twitter account. In this section, a tool will be explained in detail since the process is similar or similar to other web pages. Consequently, you have the option to follow the steps that will be explained here or resort to any other alternative mentioned.
TweetDelete
This page allows you to delete up to 3,200 tweets with a single click. You just have to choose a period of time limit that can be defined in weeks, months or years. When you sign in with your Twitter account, you choose a search filter and delete all tweets with the characteristics you entered. Another advantage is that it schedules regular cleanups of your account automatically and it also has a Premium subscription in case you want to have other advantages that this tool offers you. To delete all tweets with TweetDelete, follow these steps:
- OpensTweetDelete and click “Sign up with Twitter.”
- Enter your account and password. Then, you will see that an information window appears requesting entry authorization. Press “Authorize the app.”
- It will redirect you to the page, and you will see your username. In “Age of tweets to delete” you can choose the time period of the tweets you want to delete.
- You can also add a keyword and choose how often you want this action to repeat in “Run this task.” After you choose an option, agree to the TweetDelete terms and tap “Delete my Tweets!”.
- Then, a window will appear indicating how many tweets will be deleted according to the period of time you have chosen. Wait for the process to finish, and then log in to your Twitter account to confirm that those posts have been successfully deleted.
Tweet Eraser
It is a free membership page where you can delete up to 3,200 tweets. However, if you want to remove more than that amount and get more search filters, you should purchase the Premium version for $6.99 or $9.99 per month. With Tweet Eraser, you can choose between three filters, which are: hashtags, keywords, and established dates. If you want to delete tweets both from your phone and PC and you don’t have more than 3,000 messages, this is a good option for you.
Delete All My Tweets
This is one of the best options to remove all tweets without using filters. You only have to Open the page, enter your Twitter account, grant access permissions and select all the tweets you want to delete to confirm the process. You can delete batches of 3,200 tweets as many times as necessary in your account.
TwitWipe
TwitWipe works like the previous option and therefore, you will be able to delete tweets, favorite posts and mentioned accounts. You will be able to keep your followers and the accounts you follow. It is recognized for its practicality, speed and ease of use. The only drawback is that it has too many ads and CAPTCHA codes.
Tweet Deleter
It is one of the best options to delete tweets by selecting them in their entirety or using the search filters. In Tweet Deleter, you can add the content of the tweet, its date or the hashtag (keyword) used at the time of publication. However, you can only do 5 keyword searches and to delete all the tweets you have to subscribe to the Premium version.
Delete Multiple Tweets
It is a simple platform to use and with the option to delete 50, 100, 500 or up to 3,100 tweets in a single action. It has the option to select all the tweets or only those that you want to delete permanently. You only have to enter the page, log in with your Twitter account, accept the access authorization and choose the range of tweets you want to delete.
Twitter Archive Eraser
More than a web page, it is a program that you can install on both macOS and Windows Operating Systems. You can delete thousands of tweets and keep those that contain photos, videos, gifs, etc. Similarly, it has a search filter by type of tweet, keywords (hashtags), dates or multimedia content.
Delete individually
In your Twitter account, you can delete those tweets that you have published in the application. At the moment of deleting your publications, the profile will be updated on any platform, be it in the browser, iOS or Android systems. You can do this action from the web platform or a smart device. It should also be noted that the tweets can be in the cache or published on pages outside of Twitter, in which it will not be possible to delete the publication.
From the phone
The Twitter app is one of the most used by users who have a Smartphone or a Tablet. Its interface is totally practical and simple, so it allows you to comfortably browse through the news. To delete a tweet on Twitter from your phone, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Log in to the Twitter app, and tap on your profile picture.
- Tap “Profile”.
- Tap the arrow located on the far right of the tweet.
- Select the “Delete tweet” option.
- At the confirmation question, choose “Yes”.
From PC
If you don’t have a Smartphone or a Tablet, you can access your Twitter account through its digital platform. There you will be connected with all the trends and updates that are made in the application, and you can also delete the tweets you choose one by one. To delete tweets individually on Twitter from the computer, follow these steps:
- Press “Profile.”
- Choose the tweet you want to delete and click the arrow on the far right.
- Select “Delete”.
- A confirmation question will appear. Press “Delete”.
Undo the retweet
If you use any of the web pages, you will see that only the tweets you have posted have been deleted. Retweets cannot be deleted by you but by the owner of those accounts. If you want a retweet not to show on your profile, you can undo the retweet. To do this, follow two simple steps:
- Go to your profile, and look for the retweet. Click on the icon that is green.
- Now, choose the “Undo Retweet” option.
Deleted Tweets
You should keep in mind that once the tweets are deleted, you will not be able to see them on your profile again. In the same way, the retweets of that post will also be deleted. In turn, the post timeline will be updated on any platform.
However, if someone else retweets your message with a comment, this tweet will not be deleted until that person retweets it directly. Likewise, if your tweet has been copied and pasted verbatim into someone else’s Twitter, it will not be deleted either.
Make a backup
If, before deleting some tweets, you want to make a backup, it is entirely possible, thanks to the Twitter settings. On the page, you can send all the content you have published to your email, and, in this way, you can delete the tweets to the public but keep a copy for yourself. To make a copy of your data on Twitter, perform the following steps:
- Go to “More options.”
- Select “Settings and privacy.”
- Under “Data and permissions,” choose “Your data on Twitter.”
- In “Download the file,” enter your password to receive it and then press “Confirm.”
Revoke access in apps
Sometimes other apps request Twitter access permission to retweet or post tweets from their platforms. In view of this, once you delete all the tweets that you have chosen, it is necessary to also delete those applications that still have access authorization in the application. If you want to revoke app access on Twitter, follow the steps below:
- Click on “More options” and go to “Settings and privacy.”
- Tap “Applications & Sessions”.
- Pick an app.
- Click on the “Revoke access” option.
Deactivate Twitter account
This is a tentative option in case you want to start from scratch without any history within Twitter. It is important to mention that if you deactivate the account and then want to recover it, you must log in within the next 30 days. If after these 30 days you do not enter your account, it will be permanently deleted. Clarified this detail, follow these steps to deactivate your Twitter account :
- Under “More options,” tap “Settings and privacy.”
- In “Data and permissions,” slide the options and locate “Deactivate your account.”
- Read the information that will appear on the screen. If you are totally sure, select “Deactivate.”
As you can see, you have different tools to delete all the tweets from your Twitter account and the biggest advantage is that it doesn’t take much time. In addition, you have the possibility to individually delete some tweets or deactivate your account forever in case you want to start from scratch, get new followers and make new publications according to what you currently think.
