
Here are the basic functions of Twitter search and how they work: Like Google, Twitter uses “Boolean search operators”, a fancy term that means “include these certain types of data, and exclude these other ones.” Like most things, Boolean search is a series of simple rules that can be combined to create very complex results. In addition, you can search only by “top Tweets”, which limits results to tweets that have generated a greater number of interactions, or “all Tweets”, which gives you everyone talking about the terms of your search.

Twitter search has many nuances, and most guides to Twitter’s search (even the ones provided internally by Twitter) do a terrible job demonstrating its potential.įirst of all, it’s important to note that each Twitter search can be performed for Twitter profiles, Tweets, and Tweets from your followers. However, with a little practice and a few tricks, anyone can turn Twitter search into a powerful tool for finding the real-time thoughts of humanity. Sadly, it is also one of its least understood and least used features.

Twitter’s rich search functionality is one of its best features.
