bibliottHow to Cite a Tweet (X / Twitter post) in MLA 9th edition
Format, in-text rule, and a copy-paste example for tweets in MLA. Citing a single tweet (X post) — often used to source a quote or claim.
MLA format for tweets
@handle. "Full text of tweet." X (formerly Twitter), Day Month Year, Time, URL.
@BarackObama. "Today, leaders from around the world are gathering to mark a moment of progress in our…" X (formerly Twitter), 1 May 2024, 9:14 a.m., x.com/BarackObama/status/...
Pro tip
MLA 9 still tolerates "Twitter" but prefers "X (formerly Twitter)" after the platform rename.
Information you need
Before generating your MLA 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 MLA guides
Frequently asked questions
For a tweet (x / twitter post) in MLA, 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 MLA 9th edition format. Replace the author, title, year and other fields with your source's data, or use the bibliott generator to do it automatically.