I remember one late nighthalf-asleep, phone in handscrolling through my feed on X (formerly Twitter). I stumbled on this hilarious meme about working from home. It had me laughing out loud, so naturally, I hit the like button and moved on.
The next day, I wanted to show it to a friend, but… I couldn’t find it. I knew I liked it, but trying to dig it out from hundreds of liked tweets? It felt like searching for a needle in a haystack.
That moment sparked something. I started asking myself: Why is it so hard to search through likes on X? Isn’t there a better way to manage this stuff?
Turns out, there is.
Why I Needed to Search Through Likes in the First Place
Likes are more than digital hearts. For me, they’ve become a weird kind of personal bookmark system. I like tweets to save funny memes, insightful threads about marketing trends, or those inspirational quotes that hit just right during a rough week.
Over time, I noticed a patternmy likes weren’t just random; they were a reflection of my interests, current obsessions, even my mood.
But then the problems started. I’d want to revisit something usefullike a tweet on SEO best practices or a thread breaking down an analytics toolbut finding it again? Impossible. That’s when I realized I had to find smarter ways to manage my liked tweets.

I Tried Manual Search First… and Almost Gave Up
My first instinct? Scroll through the Likes tab on my X profile. Sounds simple, right? Except I’m a serial liker. It felt endless.
I even tried going to specific user profiles when I remembered who posted the tweet. But unless I knew the exact date or the thread went viral, it was just guesswork.
Still, it helped me understand one thing: manual search is okay only if you know exactly what you’re looking for and who posted it. Otherwise, it’s a waste of time.
Twitter’s Advanced Search – A Hidden Gem I Should’ve Used Sooner
Now, here’s where things started to get better.
X has a powerful advanced search featureand I totally overlooked it for years. When I finally gave it a shot, everything changed.
Here’s how I use it:
- Go to the Advanced Search page
- Add keywords I remember from the tweet
- Enter the user handle in the “from these accounts” field (if I remember who posted it)
- Narrow it down using date ranges
Boomno more aimless scrolling. I could find that marketing tip I saved last month or that quote I loved during a tough week.
Honestly? This is the game-changer I wish I knew about earlier.
Third-Party Tools That Actually Make It Easier
While Advanced Search helped a lot, I still needed more control. That’s when I explored tools like TweetDeck and Twilert.
TweetDeck, for example, lets me set up custom columns for specific users, hashtags, or even topics I care about. It made following trends and organizing liked content way more manageable.
Twilert goes even furtherby setting alerts based on my keyword preferences. Whenever a tweet fits my interest, I get notified. It’s like having a mini assistant for content curation.
If you’re managing multiple accounts or just want to stay ahead of the noise, these tools are life savers.
One Annoying Thing: Likes Still Get Messy
Even with tools and search tricks, there’s one thing that still bugs me: my liked tweets can get messy fast.
So I started using Bookmarks. Unlike likes, bookmarks are private and actually organized. Now, when I come across a tweet I know I’ll need later, I just hit “Add Tweet to Bookmarks.” No one sees it but meand that mental load of remembering “was it liked or bookmarked?” is gone.
My Favorite Hack: Creating Personal Lists
Here’s another underrated tip: Twitter Lists. I created a “Marketing Tips” list, a “Funny Creators” list, and even a “Tech Gurus” one. This way, I don’t have to dig through my main feed or likesI just check the relevant list and stay in the loop.
It’s like curating your own newsfeed without the noise. Trust me, this saves a ton of time.
Periodic Cleanup Is Boring But Worth It
Every few weeks, I take 10 minutes to review my Likes and Bookmarks. If something’s no longer relevant, I remove it. It keeps things fresh and manageableespecially if you’re using your profile for more than just lurking.
Final Thoughts: If You Use X, Learn to Use Likes the Smart Way
What started as a random late-night scroll turned into a full-on strategy for how I engage with content on X.
Here’s what I wish I knew sooner:
- Likes are more than reactionsthey’re reflections of your interests
- Advanced Search saves hours of your time
- Third-party tools like TweetDeck can transform how you use X
- Bookmarks are your best friend for private content curation
- Lists keep you focused and help cut through the noise
I’m not saying I’ve got it all figured out, but if you’ve ever thought, “Where did that tweet go?”this is your sign to start managing your likes smarter.
Try the advanced search. Bookmark the tweets that matter. Set up those lists.
It’s not just about finding what you likedit’s about rediscovering what you care about.
Now, I actually enjoy revisiting my Likesand that’s something I never thought I’d say.