Open the tweet and look for the quote icon

To see if a tweet has been quoted on Twitter's desktop version, open any tweet and look at the row of icons below the text. You'll see a reply icon (speech bubble), a retweet icon (two arrows), a like icon (heart), and a share icon. Between the retweet and like icons sits the quote tweet icon — it looks like a speech bubble with a smaller speech bubble inside it. Click that icon to see all the quotes someone has made of that tweet.

The quote icon shows a number next to it if the tweet has been quoted at least once. That number tells you how many quote tweets exist. If the number is zero or the icon appears grayed out, nobody has quoted that tweet yet.

Key Takeaways

  • The quote tweet icon sits in the row of interaction icons below every tweet and shows how many times that tweet has been quoted.
  • Clicking the quote icon opens a thread showing all public quote tweets of that original tweet, newest first.
  • You can also find quotes by searching for a tweet's URL or using the search bar to look for specific text from the original tweet.
  • Quote tweets appear in your feed as regular tweets with the original tweet embedded below, labeled "Quote Tweet".
  • Muted words and blocked accounts will not show their quote tweets to you, even if others can see them.

What happens when you click the quote icon

Clicking the quote icon takes you to a dedicated view showing every public quote tweet of that original tweet. Twitter displays them in reverse chronological order, with the newest quotes at the top. Each quote tweet shows the account that made it, the text they added, and the original tweet embedded below.

This view works the same way as your regular feed — you can like, reply to, or retweet any of the quotes you see. You can also click on any quote tweet to open it in full and see replies to that quote. If you want to go back to the original tweet, click the back button or the tweet itself.

Finding quotes through search instead

If you want to find quotes of a specific tweet but can't locate the original, you can search for them directly. Copy the URL of the tweet you're looking for — it appears in the address bar when you open the tweet. Paste that URL into Twitter's search bar at the top of the page, and Twitter will show you the original tweet plus all its quotes.

You can also search for specific text from a tweet if you remember what it said. Type a phrase or keyword into the search bar, find the original tweet in the results, then click the quote icon. This method works well if you're trying to track how people have reacted to or discussed a particular statement.

Why some quotes might not appear

If you've muted certain words or accounts, their quote tweets won't show up in your quote view, even though other people can see them. Twitter hides content from muted accounts and muted keywords to keep your feed focused on what you want to see. If you think you're missing quotes, check your muted words list in Settings under Privacy and Safety, then Muted and Blocked.

Similarly, if you've blocked someone, their quote tweets of any tweet won't appear to you. Blocked accounts can't see your tweets or interact with you in any way, and you won't see their activity either. If you unblock someone later, their quotes will become visible again.

Viewing quotes in your own feed

When someone quotes a tweet you've posted or a tweet you're following, the quote appears in your feed as a regular tweet. The person's text shows first, followed by a box labeled "Quote Tweet" containing the original tweet they quoted. You can interact with the quote tweet itself — like it, reply to it, or retweet it — without affecting the original.

If you want to see all quotes of your own tweets, go to your profile, open any tweet, and click the quote icon. This shows you how people have responded to or discussed your content by quoting it rather than replying directly. Many accounts use this to track how their tweets spread and what people say about them.

Differences between quotes, retweets, and replies

A quote tweet means someone shared your tweet with their own added text or commentary. A retweet shares your tweet as-is to their followers without adding anything. A reply is a direct response that appears in the replies section of your tweet, not as a separate tweet in people's feeds.

The quote icon counts only quote tweets. The retweet icon (which shows a different number) counts retweets and quote tweets combined. If you want to see just the quotes, use the quote icon. If you want to see just the retweets without quotes, you'll need to subtract the quote count from the retweet count, or click the retweet icon and filter the view.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see who quoted my tweet?

Yes. Go to your profile, open the tweet, and click the quote icon. You'll see the account names and text of everyone who quoted it. You can click on any quote to see the full conversation and interact with it.

What if a tweet is deleted — can I still see its quotes?

If the original tweet is deleted, the quotes still exist but the embedded original tweet will show as unavailable. The quote text and the account that made the quote remain visible, but you won't see what was originally quoted.

Do quote tweets count toward the retweet number?

Yes. The retweet icon shows both retweets and quote tweets combined. To see only quotes, click the quote icon. To see only retweets without quotes, click the retweet icon and look for tweets that don't have added commentary.

Can I search for quotes of a tweet I don't follow?

Yes. Copy the tweet's URL, paste it into the search bar, and click the quote icon on the original tweet. You don't need to follow the account or the tweet to see how many times it's been quoted.

Will I see quotes from accounts I've muted?

No. Muted accounts' quote tweets won't appear in your quote view. If you want to see their quotes, you'll need to unmute them first in your Settings under Privacy and Safety.