> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://x-preview-mintlify-24fef6d1.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Search Posts
> The Search Posts endpoints let you find Posts matching specific criteria using powerful query. Reference for the X API v2 standard tier covering search.
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The Search Posts endpoints let you find Posts matching specific criteria using powerful query operators. Search for keywords, hashtags, mentions, URLs, and more.
## Overview
X offers two search endpoints with different time ranges and access requirements:
Search Posts from the **last 7 days**. Available to all developers.
Search the **complete archive** back to 2006. Available to pay-per-use and Enterprise customers.
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## Use cases
* **Brand monitoring** — Track mentions of your brand or products
* **Trend analysis** — Analyze conversations around topics or events
* **Research** — Gather data for academic or market research
* **Real-time listening** — Build applications that react to new Posts
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## Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description | Access |
| :- | :- | :- | :- |
| GET | [`/2/tweets/search/recent`](/x-api/posts/search-recent-posts) | Search Posts from last 7 days | All developers |
| GET | [`/2/tweets/search/all`](/x-api/posts/search-all-posts) | Search complete Post archive | Pay-per-use, Enterprise |
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## Query operators
Build queries using operators that match on Post attributes:
```
(AI OR "artificial intelligence") lang:en -is:retweet has:links
```
| Operator | Example | Description |
| :- | :- | :- |
| Keyword | `python` | Match Posts containing the word |
| Phrase | `"machine learning"` | Match exact phrase |
| Hashtag | `#AI` | Match Posts with hashtag |
| Mention | `@XDevelopers` | Match Posts mentioning user |
| Operator | Example | Description |
| :- | :- | :- |
| `from:` | `from:elonmusk` | Posts by a user |
| `to:` | `to:XDevelopers` | Replies to a user |
| `retweets_of:` | `retweets_of:X` | Retweets of a user's Posts |
| Operator | Example | Description |
| :- | :- | :- |
| `has:images` | `cat has:images` | Posts with images |
| `has:videos` | `has:videos` | Posts with videos |
| `has:links` | `has:links` | Posts with links |
| `has:mentions` | `has:mentions` | Posts with mentions |
| `url:` | `url:github.com` | Posts with specific URL |
| Operator | Example | Description |
| :- | :- | :- |
| `lang:` | `lang:en` | Posts in a language |
| `-is:retweet` | `-is:retweet` | Exclude retweets |
| `-is:reply` | `-is:reply` | Exclude replies |
| `is:verified` | `is:verified` | Posts by verified users |
See all available operators and their access requirements
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## Recent Search
Search Posts from the **last 7 days**. Available to all developers.
### Features
* Up to 100 Posts per request
* Pagination for large result sets
* All core query operators
* 512-character query length (4,096 for Enterprise)
Make your first recent search request
Full endpoint documentation
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## Full-Archive Search
Search the **complete Post archive** dating back to March 2006.
Full-archive search is available to pay-per-use and Enterprise customers.
### Features
* Up to 500 Posts per request
* Access to complete Post history
* All query operators available
* 1,024-character query length (4,096 for Enterprise)
Make your first full-archive search request
Full endpoint documentation
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## Getting started
**Prerequisites**
* An approved [developer account](https://developer.x.com/en/portal/petition/essential/basic-info)
* A [Project and App](/resources/fundamentals/developer-apps) in the Developer Console
* Your App's [keys and tokens](/resources/fundamentals/authentication)
Learn query syntax and operators
Navigate through large result sets
Key concepts and best practices
Working code examples