XQuery is a browser extension designed to improve your search experience on X.com. It helps you build and manage advanced search queries with ease. Whether you want to find content in different languages or use complex search filters, XQuery makes it simple. It adds a powerful search tool directly inside your browser, letting you find high-quality results quickly.
This extension works with Chrome and Firefox browsers. You do not need technical skills to set it up or use it.
You can get the latest version of XQuery by visiting the official release page:
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Download the latest package from the release page above and unzip it on your computer.
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Open Google Chrome and type
chrome://extensionsin the address bar. Press Enter. -
Turn on Developer mode by switching the button at the top right.
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Click Load unpacked and select the
distfolder inside the unzipped package. -
After loading, you should see the XQuery icon in your browser’s toolbar. Click it to start using the extension.
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Download the latest package from the release page and unzip it.
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Open Firefox and visit
about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefoxin the address bar. -
Click Load Temporary Add-on...
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Select the file
dist-firefox/manifest.jsoninside the unzipped folder. -
The extension icon will appear in your toolbar. Click to open XQuery.
Once installed, you will see the XQuery icon in your browser toolbar. Click it to open the interface. Here’s how to use the main features:
XQuery offers preset search templates for different topics and languages. You can pick a template to quickly create searches suited for Chinese, English, Japanese, and more. This saves time and gives better results.
Build your own search queries by selecting keywords, language filters, date ranges, and minimum likes. The interface guides you step-by-step to create complex searches without writing code.
Use the drag-and-drop builder to connect search terms using AND, OR, NOT logic. This helps you make exact queries and combine multiple conditions.
Before you run the search on X.com, you can see and edit the final query string. This lets you adjust details or fix mistakes easily.
Choose to filter results by media type, such as pictures or videos. You can also exclude retweets, replies, or links to get cleaner search results.
Save your most-used queries in the favorites list. Click any saved search to run it instantly without rebuilding.
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Better Search Results: Use detailed filters to find exactly what you want.
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Save Time: Pre-built templates and favorites reduce the effort to search.
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Easy to Use: No need to learn search syntax or commands.
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Cross-Browser Support: Works on both Chrome and Firefox.
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Clean Design: Matches the look and feel of X.com for a seamless experience.
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Browsers: Google Chrome (version 80 or higher), Mozilla Firefox (version 75 or higher).
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Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13+, Linux distributions supported by your browser.
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Internet Access: Required to perform searches and download the extension.
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If the extension icon does not appear after loading, try restarting your browser.
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Make sure you enabled Developer Mode in Chrome or loaded the addon correctly in Firefox.
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For loading errors, ensure you selected the correct folder or manifest file as instructed.
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If searches return no results, check your query filters or try using a template.
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For updates, revisit the release page linked above and follow the download steps again.
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Combine keywords with Boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT) for precise queries.
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Use date filters to find posts within a specific time range.
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Apply language filters based on the content you want (Chinese, English, Japanese, etc.).
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Save favorite searches to run them faster next time.
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Use media filters to focus on tweets with photos or videos.
If you encounter problems or want to request features, visit the GitHub repository’s issues page:
https://github.com/mamaebuk/XQuery/issues
You can also check the README and documentation files in the repository for more details.