bibliottHow to Cite a Tweet (X / Twitter post) in Chicago 17th edition
Format, in-text rule, and a copy-paste example for tweets in Chicago. Citing a single tweet (X post) — often used to source a quote or claim.
Chicago format for tweets
Real Name (@handle). "Full text of tweet." X (formerly Twitter), Date, Time. URL.
Barack Obama (@BarackObama). "Today, leaders from around the world are gathering to mark a moment of progress in our…" X (formerly Twitter), May 1, 2024, 9:14 a.m. https://x.com/BarackObama/status/...
Pro tip
Chicago writes the date in long form (May 1, 2024) — shorter forms are not Chicago-style.
Information you need
Before generating your Chicago citation, gather these details from the tweet (x / twitter post):
Account holder (real name + @handle)
Date and time
Full tweet text or first 20 words
[Post] or [Tweet] note
URL
Common mistakes to avoid
✗Quoting more than the first 20 words of the tweet (most styles want a snippet only)
✗Listing only the @handle without the real name
✗Forgetting the timestamp — tweets at the same date/account can collide
Cite a tweet (x / twitter post) in another style
Other Chicago guides
Frequently asked questions
For a tweet (x / twitter post) in Chicago, you'll need: Account holder (real name + @handle), Date and time, Full tweet text or first 20 words, [Post] or [Tweet] note, URL. bibliott auto-detects most of these from a URL or DOI.
Quoting more than the first 20 words of the tweet (most styles want a snippet only)
Yes — the example follows the official Chicago 17th edition format. Replace the author, title, year and other fields with your source's data, or use the bibliott generator to do it automatically.