Fill in any field below — the X search query will appear here.X Advanced Search — FAQ
What is X (Twitter) advanced search?+
X exposes a powerful set of search operators (filter:videos, min_faves:1000, from:user, since:date, etc.) that let you narrow results far beyond the basic search box. Most people never learn the syntax. This tool turns those operators into a visual form — pick filters, get the query, open it in X.
Why is this better than X's built-in advanced search?+
X's built-in advanced search page (x.com/search-advanced) covers maybe 60% of useful operators. Ours adds engagement filters (min_faves, min_retweets, min_replies — the most valuable for finding viral content), preset workflows, and saved searches that persist in your browser.
How do I find viral tweets in my niche?+
Use the "Viral in your niche" preset, then add your topic in the Words field. Adjust min_faves to your niche's baseline (1,000 for general topics, 200-500 for niche). Hit "Open in X" — you get the top viral content of the past month, sorted by engagement.
Why are my saved searches stored in the browser?+
No account required — your searches live in localStorage, only visible to you. Nothing is sent to our servers. The trade-off: if you clear your browser data or switch devices, the list resets.
Do the engagement filters (min_faves, min_retweets) actually work?+
Yes, reliably. These are unofficial but well-known X operators that have worked for years. They are the single most valuable feature in this builder — most "viral tweet finder" tools are just wrappers around these operators.
What new operators were added in 2024-2026?+
Three useful additions: (1) min_bookmarks: — bookmarks became publicly searchable in 2024, and high-bookmark posts are the single best signal of "worth saving" content; (2) min_quote_tweets: — surface posts that triggered QT chains, the highest-engagement X format; (3) -from:username — exclude a specific account from results (useful when one creator dominates a niche search). We also expose list:LIST_ID (search inside a public X list) and conversation_id:TWEET_ID (find every reply in a thread).
What's the difference between filter:videos and filter:native_video?+
filter:videos returns any post containing a video, including external video links (YouTube, Vimeo). filter:native_video returns only videos uploaded directly to X — typically higher-engagement because X's ranker boosts native uploads over external links.
How do I use conversation_id to study a viral thread?+
Find a viral tweet on X, copy the tweet ID from the URL (the long number at the end), paste it into the Conversation ID field. The generated query returns every reply in that thread — useful for studying how viral reply chains form, who shows up, and what the creator pinned. Pair with min_faves to surface only the high-engagement replies.
Can I search past a certain date?+
Yes, use the "Since" date field. Note that X's search index is incomplete for older content — posts from before 2022 may not show up, especially from low-engagement accounts.
Does it work for non-English X?+
Yes. Use the Language dropdown to filter by ISO code — Turkish (tr), Arabic (ar), Spanish (es), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Chinese (zh), and 10 more supported.
Is it free?+
Yes — completely free, no account, no daily limit. All filtering happens in your browser; we just generate the query URL and open it in X.