How to Delete All Your Tweets for Free

Twitter is a great platform for sharing thoughts, engaging with others, and building connections. However, there might come a time when you want to start fresh and delete all your tweets. Whether it’s for a new personal direction, a rebranding effort, or privacy concerns, this guide will walk you through the free and straightforward way to delete all your tweets.

Why Delete All Your Tweets?

Privacy: Over time, your old tweets might not align with your current beliefs or preferences, and you may not want them publicly accessible.

Rebranding: If you’re repositioning your personal or professional image, a clean slate can be helpful.

Reduced Clutter: Removing old tweets helps declutter your online presence, making your profile more relevant. Whatever your reason, here’s how to get the job done efficiently.

Step 1: Export Your Twitter Data

Before you start deleting tweets, it’s a good idea to back up your data. Twitter allows you to download a complete archive of your account activity, including all tweets.

Go to Twitter’s Data Download Page.
Request a download of your Twitter archive.
Twitter will take 1–2 days to prepare your data. Once ready, you’ll receive a notification and can download the file.
Unzip the archive and keep it safe as a backup of your Twitter activity.

Step 2: Copy the TweetXer Script

Deleting tweets manually is tedious, especially if you have thousands of them. Thankfully, TweetXer, an open-source script, automates the process.

Visit the TweetXer GitHub repository.
Copy the script provided in the repository.

Step 3: Open the Twitter Console

To run the script, you’ll need to use your browser’s developer tools:

Navigate to Twitter and log in.
Open the developer console: (On Windows: Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I. On macOS: Press Cmd + Option + I).
In the developer tools, go to the Console tab.

Step 4: Run the Script

Paste the copied TweetXer script into the console.
Press Enter to execute it.

You’ll see a prompt to select a file. Choose the tweet-headers.js file from the Twitter archive you downloaded earlier.

Step 5: Wait for Deletion

The script will start deleting your tweets one by one. Depending on the number of tweets in your account, this process may take some time. Be patient and let it run.

Alternative: Use TweetXer as a Userscript

If you want a more hands-free approach, TweetXer is also available as a userscript:

Install a browser extension like Tampermonkey.
Add the TweetXer userscript from GreasyFork.
Follow the instructions to execute the script directly from Tampermonkey.

Final Steps

After the process completes, your Twitter account should be tweet-free! Here’s what you can do next:

Verify the Deletions: Scroll through your Twitter timeline to confirm that all tweets are gone.
Deactivate or Continue: If your goal was a complete Twitter reset, you can now deactivate your account. Alternatively, enjoy your fresh start on Twitter!

Is It Really Free?

Yes! Both methods described here use open-source tools, meaning you don’t need to pay for expensive third-party services that charge for bulk tweet deletion.

Things to Keep in Mind

Third-Party Scripts: Always be cautious when using scripts, even open-source ones. Review the code to ensure your data is secure.
Rate Limits: Twitter may impose rate limits, slowing down the process. If this happens, simply wait and resume the script later.
Backup Your Data: Once deleted, tweets are gone for good. If you want a record of your activity, keep your downloaded archive secure.