How to Mass Delete Retweets on X (Including Quote Tweets)
Deleting retweets sounds simple — until you try to do it at scale.
Unlike normal posts, retweets and quote tweets behave differently on X, which is why many people think they've "deleted everything" only to find retweets still showing up.
This guide explains how retweets actually work, why tools often miss them, and the safest way to remove them all.
First: what counts as a "retweet"?
There are three related but different things:
Why this matters:
Why retweets are harder to bulk delete
Most problems come from one of these:
So users end up with:
That's not user error — it's how many tools are built.
The realistic ways to delete retweets in bulk
There are only three approaches that work.
Method 1: Manual un-retweeting (not scalable)
You can scroll your timeline and click "undo repost" on each retweet.
Pros:
Cons:
Verdict: Only usable for very small numbers.
Method 2: Cloud-based tweet deleter tools
Some cloud tools offer options to delete retweets, quote tweets, and reposts.
Pros:
Cons:
This works sometimes — but consistency is the issue.
Verdict: Convenient, but unreliable unless you're on a paid plan and double-check results.
Method 3: Delete retweets using your X archive (most reliable)
This is the cleanest solution if you want certainty.
How it works:
Why this works better:
Tools like Delete My Tweets are designed around this approach: one-time, local, filtered, and verifiable.
Verdict: Slightly more setup, but far more accurate.
Common retweet deletion mistakes
Mistake 1: Assuming "delete all tweets" includes retweets
It often doesn't.
Mistake 2: Forgetting quote tweets
Quote tweets are your content — they won't disappear unless explicitly targeted.
Mistake 3: Trusting free tiers to finish the job
Free tools usually prioritise recent original tweets.
How to verify retweets are actually gone
After deletion:
If retweets still appear, they were skipped — not cached.
Final takeaway
If you only need to remove a handful of recent retweets, cloud tools can work.
If you want every retweet and quote tweet gone, especially on an older account, archive-based deletion is the most accurate and least risky method.
Retweets are simple on the surface — but deleting them properly requires precision.
