How to Delete All Tweets Without Deleting Your Account
You want a fresh start. Zero tweets. But you don't want to lose:
Good news: you can delete all your tweets while keeping everything else.
Why Not Just Delete the Account?
Deleting your Twitter account means:
- Losing your @username (someone else can take it after 30 days)
- Losing all followers (they'd need to re-follow a new account)
- Losing verification (if applicable)
- Losing DM history (if it matters)
- 30-day waiting period (Twitter holds the account before permanent deletion)
If you've built an audience or have a valuable username, deletion is the wrong approach.
The Solution: Bulk Tweet Deletion
Delete the content, keep the container.
What Gets Deleted
What Stays
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Download Your Archive (Recommended)
Before mass deletion, save your history:
This is your backup in case you regret deleting something.
Step 2: Choose a Deletion Tool
Options:
- Desktop app (like Delete My Tweets) - Most thorough, private
- Web tool - Convenient, less private
- Manual - Possible for very few tweets
Step 3: Import Your Archive
For complete deletion (including old tweets beyond API limit):
Step 4: Select Everything
Most tools have a "select all" option. Use it.
Or if you want to keep certain tweets:
Step 5: Start Deletion
Click delete and let it run. For large accounts:
Let it run overnight if needed.
Step 6: Verify
After completion:
What About Retweets and Likes?
Same process. Most tools handle these separately:
These follow the same rate limits, so factor in extra time.
Common Questions
Will followers notice?
They won't be notified. Your account will just look new.
Will people know I deleted tweets?
Your tweet count drops. Anyone tracking it would know. Most people won't notice.
Can I start tweeting immediately after?
Yes. Your account functions normally throughout and after deletion.
What if I want to keep some tweets?
Use filters to exclude certain tweets, then delete the rest.
Conclusion
You don't need to nuke your account to get a fresh start. Delete the tweets, keep the account, maintain your digital identity.
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