How to Delete Your Entire Twitter/X Archive
Use a bulk deletion tool like DeleteOldPosts to remove all tweets through the API while keeping your account, username, and followers. For accounts with 10,000+ tweets, expect the process to take several hours due to API rate limits. You can pause and resume anytime.
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How do I delete my entire Twitter/X archive?
To delete your entire Twitter/X archive, you have two options: use a bulk deletion tool like DeleteOldPosts to remove all tweets through the API, or deactivate your account (which permanently deletes everything after 30 days). Using a deletion tool is better if you want to keep your account, username, and followers while removing all tweet history. The tool will process your tweets starting from the oldest, deleting them one by one through X's official API. For accounts with 10,000+ tweets, expect the process to take several hours due to API rate limits.
1. Why Delete Your Entire Archive?
Complete archive deletion is the most thorough way to clean your Twitter history:
Complete Fresh Start
Zero tweets, zero history. Your profile looks like a new account.
Keep Your Username
Unlike deactivation, you keep your @handle and followers.
Maximum Privacy
No old content to resurface. Nothing left to find.
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2. Archive Deletion Methods Compared
| Method | Keep Account? | Time | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeleteOldPosts Archive Delete | Yes | Hours | Pause/resume |
| Account Deactivation | No | 30 days | None |
| Manual Deletion | Yes | Days/Weeks | Full |
3. Before You Start: Download Your Backup
Important: Archive deletion is permanent
Before deleting, download your Twitter archive to keep a personal backup:
- Go to X Settings → Your Account → Download an archive of your data
- Click "Request archive"
- Wait 24-48 hours for X to prepare your data
- Download and save the archive file
4. Step-by-Step Archive Deletion
Sign in to DeleteOldPosts
Authorize with your X account
Select "Delete Entire Archive"
Choose this option from the dashboard
Wait for Tweet Fetch
All your tweets are loaded (may take several minutes for large accounts)
Confirm Deletion
Type "delete" to confirm you understand this is permanent
Monitor Progress
Keep the browser tab open. You can pause and resume anytime.
5. Time Estimates by Account Size
| Tweet Count | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| 1,000 tweets | 20-30 minutes |
| 5,000 tweets | 1.5-2 hours |
| 10,000 tweets | 3-4 hours |
| 50,000+ tweets | 15-20 hours (can pause/resume) |
*Times are estimates based on X's API rate limits. Actual times may vary.
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Delete Entire ArchiveFrequently Asked Questions
How do I delete my entire Twitter/X archive?
Use a bulk deletion tool like DeleteOldPosts to delete all tweets through the API while keeping your account, or deactivate your account which deletes everything after 30 days but loses your username and followers.
How long does it take to delete all my tweets?
Due to API rate limits, expect: 1,000 tweets = 20-30 minutes, 5,000 tweets = 1.5-2 hours, 10,000 tweets = 3-4 hours, 50,000+ tweets = 15-20 hours (can pause and resume).
Can I keep my account after deleting all tweets?
Yes. Using a deletion tool like DeleteOldPosts lets you remove all tweets while keeping your username, followers, and account settings intact.
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