Causes of “This quoted post is unavailable” on X (Twitter) and how to view the original post

On X (Twitter), you may see the message [This quoted post is unavailable] where the original post (tweet) should appear.

This article explains the causes and how to view the original post.

Causes of [This quoted post is unavailable]

There are several possible causes for [This quoted post is unavailable] appearing.

1. You are blocked by the original account → Viewable using a different account or while logged out
2. The original account is private → Viewable if you follow
3. The original account is shadowbanned → Viewable using the method described below
4. The original post has been deleted → Not viewable
5. The original post is flagged sensitive or as spam → Viewable using the method described below
6. The original post is age-restricted → Viewable using the method described below

Any one or a combination of these can cause [This quoted post is unavailable] to appear.

How to view the original post

Even if [This quoted post is unavailable] is shown, there are ways to view the original post.

However, it is not always viewable. For example, if the original post has been deleted, you cannot view it. Also, if the original account is private, you can view it by following.

So what about the other cases?

If the original post is shadowbanned, flagged sensitive or as spam, or age-restricted, you can view it with the following steps.

1. Use the Share button to copy the URL of the quote repost (quote retweet)

2. Open that URL in a web browser

3. Click the original post URL listed at the end of the post (a URL starting with twitter.com or x.com)

   

This lets you view the original post.

However, if [That post has been deleted.] is shown, the original post has been deleted and cannot be viewed.

Also, if the original post is age-restricted, accounts set as underage or logged-out sessions may not be able to view it.

How to check for shadowbans or sensitive flags (Promotion)

You can check whether a shadowban or sensitive flag is applied using dedicated tools.

The recommended option is a browser extension called “Shadowban Scanner” published by the author.

It works with PC web browsers and Android Firefox, Android Edge, etc.

There are several shadowban detection tools, but only this “Shadowban Scanner” can check whether a post (tweet) has been flagged as sensitive.

Give it a try. Details are covered in this article.

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Conclusion

We explained the causes of [This quoted post is unavailable] and how to view the original post.

If the original post has been deleted or the account is private, you cannot view it, but if it is shadowbanned or flagged sensitive, you can view it using a specific procedure.