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How to Use Twitter to Search for People

Find someone on Twitter with these simple tricks

By Anita George Anita George Writer University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Anita George is a writer who has been covering technology since 2013. Her work has appeared in Paste Magazine and she holds both B.A. and B.S. degrees. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 15, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section How to Find Someone on Twitter Using Their Name Find Someone on Twitter Using an Email or Phone Number Using Twitter's Who to Follow Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know

Using a person's name: Enter the name in Twitter's search box (web) or tap the magnifying glass and enter the name (app).If you don't see the person in the search results, press Enter (web) or the magnifying glass to bring up a keyboard and tap the Enter icon (app).On the expanded search results page, select the People tab to filter the results. If you see the person, select Follow to follow them on Twitter. This article explains how to search for people using their names or Twitter usernames, either on a website or the Twitter mobile app. It also includes information on searching for people using their email address or phone number and on using the Who to Follow feature on the website.

How to Find Someone on Twitter Using Their Name

Whether you want to find your friends or people you've just met on Twitter, there are several ways to find thethem, regardless of which device you have. You can access Twitter via a desktop website or the Twitter app for Android or iOS devices. If you have a person's name or their Twitter username, here's how to search for them on Twitter.
Log in to Twitter via on a web browser or on your Twitter mobile app. On the Twitter website: Enter the name or username of the person or account you're looking for in Twitter's search box and then select the name to view their Twitter page. In the Twitter app: Tap the magnifying glass, enter the name or username of the person you're looking for in the search box and then tap the search result. On the Twitter website, if you don't see the user you're searching for, press Enter to view a more complete search results page. In the app, tap the search box again to bring up your device's keyboard, then tap the Enter icon to bring up a more complete search results page. On the complete search results page, select the People tab to narrow down your results to just Twitter accounts that have your search term. Once you find your person, select Follow next to their name or select their result to view their Twitter account page.

How to Find Someone on Twitter Using an Email or Phone Number

Even if you upload your friends' phone numbers or email addresses to the app, you still may not be able to find them if their Twitter account privacy settings don't allow their accounts to be found by their contact info. From any tab, tap the Menu button at the top left. Tap Settings and privacy > Privacy and safety. Scroll down and tap Discoverability and contacts. Tap Sync address book contacts to enable it. The Twitter app will then show you the Twitter accounts associated with your contacts.

Using Twitter' s Who to Follow

If you're using the Twitter.com website to find suggestions for Twitter accounts to follow, you'll be using the Who to Follow feature on the Twitter desktop website: Navigate to the Twitter website and log in to your account if you haven't already. On the Home page of your Twitter account, find the Who to Follow on the right-hand side of the screen. You can either choose an account from the limited list of suggestions in this section, select Show more to show different accounts, or select View all to view a full page of suggestions. Once you find an account you like, select Follow next to their name to follow their tweets. FAQ Can people see what you search on Twitter? No. People can't see your searches on Twitter, and you can't see Twitter searches made by other users. Twitter does keep your search history. However, only you can see your Twitter search history. How do I search other people's tweets on Twitter? To search other people's tweets, go to the person's Twitter profile and select Search (magnifying glass icon). Enter a term or phrase, and view the results Twitter presents. To see the person's top tweets, tap Top. To see newer tweets, tap Latest. To see photo tweets, tap Photos. To see video tweets, tap Videos. How do I search my own tweets in Twitter? To search your own tweets in your Twitter feed, go to the Twitter advanced search tool, look for From These Accounts, and enter your Twitter username. Then, narrow your search by entering other information, such as a search term or hashtag. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Set up a Twitter Account How to Search Twitter Images How to Search Your Own Tweets in Your Twitter Feed 8 Free Ways to Find Someone Online How to Find Someone on Facebook Using an Email Address How to Delete One or All of Your Tweets 6 Best Ways to Search for People on Facebook How to Unblock Someone on Instagram How to Find Real Celebrities on Twitter How to PM on Facebook How to Use Twitter @Replies and Direct Messages How to Block Searches of Your Facebook Profile How to Use Twitter Saved Searches How to Use Facebook Image Search How to Find People on Twitter by Email How to Know If Someone Has Blocked You on Snapchat Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies