Delete Tweets Without API Access (The Only Method That Still Works)
If you're searching for a way to delete tweets without using the Twitter API, you're not alone.
Since API access was heavily restricted, most tweet deletion tools have become unreliable, limited, or completely broken. Some still claim to work — but they don't explain how.
That's the red flag.
Why Twitter API-based tweet deleters stopped working
For years, tweet deletion tools relied on API access provided by X. That access is now:
As a result:
If a tool requires API access, it is fundamentally fragile. This is why data exports fail for large accounts.
The problem with "API required" tools
Most API-based tools suffer from the same issues:
Even worse, many tools don't tell you when deletions fail.
You think your tweets are gone. They're not.
If you've used online tweet deletion tools before, you may have experienced this firsthand.
How to delete tweets without API access (properly)
There is only one reliable alternative:
> Delete tweets directly from your own browser, while logged in.
This avoids the API entirely.
That is exactly how Delete My Tweets works.
How Delete My Tweets works (no API, no cloud)
Delete My Tweets runs locally on your computer and uses your normal browser session.
The process is simple:
There is:
Just direct, visible deletion.
For a technical deep-dive, see how automated manual deletion works.
Why deleting without the API is safer
Avoiding the API means:
Because everything happens locally:
You remain in full control. This is the key difference between local and cloud-based deletion.
Who this is for
Delete My Tweets is designed for people who:
- Need reliable tweet deletion now
This includes job seekers, professionals, founders, and anyone cleaning up years of history.
Why people choose Delete My Tweets
Delete My Tweets was built specifically to avoid the weaknesses of API-based tools.
Key advantages:
| Feature | Delete My Tweets | API-Based Tools |
|---------|------------------|-----------------|
| Requires API | ⌠No | ✅ Yes |
| Works reliably | ✅ Always | âš ï¸ Sometimes |
| Runs locally | ✅ Yes | ⌠No |
| Data uploaded | ⌠Never | ✅ Usually |
| Affected by API changes | ⌠No | ✅ Constantly |
| Pricing | $15 one-time | $5-20/month |
If a tool can't explain how it works without the API, it's not reliable.
Common questions
Can I delete tweets if I don't have API access?
Yes. Delete My Tweets doesn't use the API at all. It works through your browser.
Will this work for old tweets?
Yes. Unlike API-based tools, browser-based deletion can reach tweets from any year.
Is this method allowed by X?
You're deleting your own tweets through your own logged-in session. There's no special access or bypassing involved. Learn more about whether automated deletion is allowed.
How long does it take?
Depends on volume. See how long it takes to delete 10,000 tweets.
Bottom line
If you want to delete tweets safely in 2026, API-based tools are no longer the answer.
The only approach that consistently works is:
That's exactly what Delete My Tweets does.
Ready to delete without API hassles? [Get Delete My Tweets](/) — $15 one-time, no API required, runs on your computer.
