To quote tweet on X, tap or click the Repost icon (the two arrows) under the post, choose Quote, write your comment, and post it. It works the same way on x.com, iPhone and Android. Your comment can be up to 280 characters on a free account, and the post you're quoting doesn't count towards that limit.
Below are the exact steps for each device, how to quote in a reply, how to find who quoted you, and fixes for when the option is missing. Checked against X's help centre on 10 November 2026.
How to quote a post on desktop (x.com)
- Find the post you want to quote.
- Click the Repost icon under it.
- Choose Quote. (In some versions it's labelled Repost as Quote.)
- Write your comment above the embedded post. You can add up to four photos, one video or one GIF.
- Click Post.
The quote appears on your profile and in your followers' timelines, with the original post shown as a card under your comment.
How to quote a post on iPhone and Android
- Open the post in the X app.
- Tap the Repost icon under it.
- Tap Quote in the menu that slides up.
- Write your comment and add any media.
- Tap Post.
The steps are the same on iPhone and Android.
How to quote a tweet in a reply
Replies don't have a Quote button, but you can still put a post inside one:
- Open the post you want to include and tap Share, then Copy link.
- Go to the conversation you're replying in and write your reply.
- Paste the link at the end of your reply and post it.
X shows the linked post as an embedded card, just like a quote. This is handy for pointing someone at an earlier post in a long thread, or answering a question with something you already wrote.
Quote your own post
You can quote your own posts too. It's a good way to bring back an older post that's relevant again ("Still true a year later") or to add an update to something you said earlier, without editing the original.
Quote, repost or reply: which to use
| What it does | Use it when | |
|---|---|---|
| Repost | Shares the post as it is to your followers | You agree and have nothing to add |
| Quote | Shares the post with your comment on top, as a new post | You want to add context, an opinion or a takeaway |
| Reply | Adds your comment to the original conversation | You're talking to the author or their audience |
The difference that matters most: a reply is seen by the original author's audience, a quote by yours. When someone replies to your quote, the original author isn't automatically added to that conversation; mention them by @username if you want them in it.
How to see who quoted your post
- Open your post so it fills the screen.
- Under it, X shows how many Reposts and Quotes it has. Tap or click Quotes to see every quote post.
If you can't find it, paste the post's link into X's search bar. The results include posts that quoted it. X's post analytics also count quotes among your engagements; here's how to check your X analytics.
Why can't I quote a post on X?
The account is protected. Posts from private accounts can't be quoted or reposted. Only their approved followers can see them.
You're blocked, or you blocked them. You can't interact with posts from an account that has blocked you.
The post was deleted. A quote of a deleted post shows "This post is unavailable" in place of the original.
You can't see a Quote option. Update the app, and look for "Repost as Quote" as well as "Quote"; the label varies between versions.
How to delete or edit a quote
A quote is your own post, so you delete it like any other: open it, tap the three dots, then Delete. Deleting it doesn't affect the original post.
Editing works only with X Premium, within an hour of posting. Otherwise, delete it and quote again.
How to write a quote people engage with
- Add something the original doesn't have. A number, an example, a counterpoint or what you'd do differently. "This" or "So true" adds nothing; a repost does the same job.
- Put your point in the first line. In the timeline, your comment is read before the quoted post.
- Credit and be fair. Quoting someone to pile on usually backfires. Disagree with the idea, not the person.
- Mind the length. Your comment has 280 characters on a free account (up to 25,000 with Premium). Check it with our character counter, which counts the way X does.
If you share your own work on X regularly, scheduling the original posts takes care of the rhythm and leaves you time for quotes and replies, which work best live. Here's how to schedule tweets.
Frequently asked questions
How do you quote a tweet on Twitter?
Click or tap the Repost icon under the post, choose Quote (or Repost as Quote), write your comment and post it. The original post appears as a card under your comment.
How do I quote a tweet on my iPhone?
In the X app, tap the Repost icon under the post, tap Quote, add your comment and any photos or video, then tap Post. Android works the same way.
How do you quote a tweet in a reply?
Copy the post's link (Share, then Copy link), write your reply, and paste the link at the end. X shows the linked post as an embedded card inside your reply.
Does the person get notified when you quote their tweet?
Yes. The author gets a notification that you quoted their post, unless they've muted you or turned those notifications off.
Does a quoted tweet count toward the character limit?
No. The post you quote doesn't count towards your limit. Your own comment can be up to 280 characters, or up to 25,000 with X Premium.
Can you add a photo to a quote tweet?
Yes. You can add up to four photos, one video or one GIF to your comment.
What's the difference between a quote tweet and a retweet?
A retweet, now called a repost, shares the post unchanged. A quote tweet shares it with your own comment on top, as a new post on your profile.
Why is there no quote option on X?
Usually because the account is protected, the post was deleted, or one of you has blocked the other. If none of those apply, update the app and look for "Repost as Quote".
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