---
title: "Get Replies by Tweet ID (Legacy)"
method: GET
path: "/twitter/tweets/{tweet_id}/replies/{count}"
tags: ["Tweet Replies Endpoints"]
---

# Get Replies by Tweet ID (Legacy)

`GET /twitter/tweets/{tweet_id}/replies/{count}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.twexapi.io`
- URL: `https://api.twexapi.io/twitter/tweets/{tweet_id}/replies/{count}`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Get replies for a specific tweet, returned as a nested Tweet object. $0.05/1000 replies. **For new integrations, use POST /twitter/tweets/{tweet_id}/replies/page instead** — it supports cursor pagination, is more reliable for large reply threads, and avoids request timeouts.

## Path parameters

- `tweet_id` string, required: The ID of the tweet to get replies for.
- `count` integer, required: Maximum number of replies to return.

## Query parameters

- `sort_by` 'Relevance' | 'Recency' | 'Likes', nullable: Sort by Relevancy or Latest or Likes

## Response `200`

The root Tweet object with its replies.

- ReplyResponse: Reply response data
  - `code` integer: HTTP status code
  - `msg` string: Response message
  - `data` TweetModel
    - `tweet_id` string, required: The unique identifier for the Tweet
    - `is_paid_promotion` boolean, nullable: Indicates whether the content or user is associated with a paid promotion
    - `text` string, required: The actual text content of the Tweet
    - `created_at` string, nullable: The date and time the Tweet was created
    - `created_at_datetime` string, nullable: The ISO 8601 format of the creation date
    - `bookmark_count` integer, nullable: Number of times the Tweet has been bookmarked
    - `bookmarked` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the authenticating user has bookmarked this Tweet
    - `community_note` string, nullable: Community note associated with the Tweet
    - `edit_tweet_ids` string[]: A list of Tweet IDs for each edit of the Tweet
    - `editable_until_msecs` string, nullable: Timestamp for when the Tweet is no longer editable
    - `edits_remaining` string, nullable: Number of edits remaining for the Tweet
    - `favorite_count` integer, nullable: Number of likes (favorites) for the Tweet
    - `favorited` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the authenticating user has liked this Tweet
    - `full_text` string, nullable: The full text of the Tweet, especially for extended tweets
    - `has_card` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the Tweet has a card attached
    - `has_community_notes` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the Tweet has community notes
    - `hashtags` string[]: A list of hashtags mentioned in the Tweet
    - `cashtags` string[]: A list of cashtags (stock symbols) mentioned in the Tweet
    - `id` string, nullable: The unique identifier for the Tweet (same as tweet_id)
    - `in_reply_to` string, nullable: ID of the Tweet this is a reply to
    - `in_reply_to_user_id` string, nullable: ID of the user this is a reply to
    - `in_reply_to_screen_name` string, nullable: Screen name of the user this is a reply to
    - `is_edit_eligible` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the Tweet is eligible for editing
    - `is_quote_status` boolean, nullable: Indicates if this Tweet is a quote of another Tweet
    - `quoted_status_id_str` string, nullable: The unique identifier for the Tweet that this is a quote of
    - `is_translatable` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the Tweet is translatable
    - `lang` string, nullable: The BCP 47 language identifier for the Tweet's content
    - `media` MediaModel[]: A list of media objects (photos, videos) attached to the Tweet
      - `id` string, required: Media ID
      - `type` string, required: Type of media (e.g., photo, video)
      - `display_url` string, nullable: URL of the media to display
      - `expanded_url` string, nullable: Expanded URL for the media
      - `media_url` string, nullable: Direct URL to the media file
      - `url` string, nullable: t.co URL for the media
      - `height` integer, nullable: Height of the media in pixels
      - `width` integer, nullable: Width of the media in pixels
      - `features` object, nullable: Features of the media
      - `original_info` object, nullable: Original information about the media
      - `sizes` object, nullable: Available sizes of the media
      - `source_status_id` string, nullable: Source tweet ID if the media is a retweet
      - `source_user_id` string, nullable: Source user ID if the media is a retweet
      - `duration_millis` integer, nullable: Duration of the video in milliseconds
      - `aspect_ratio` integer[], nullable: Aspect ratio of the video
      - `video_info` object, nullable: Detailed video information
      - `streams` StreamModel[]: List of available video streams
        - `url` string, nullable: URL of the video stream
        - `bitrate` integer, nullable: Bitrate of the video stream in bps
        - `content_type` string, nullable: Content type of the stream
    - `place` string, nullable: The location associated with the Tweet
    - `poll` string, nullable: A poll attached to the Tweet
    - `possibly_sensitive` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the Tweet may contain sensitive content
    - `possibly_sensitive_editable` boolean, nullable: Indicates if the sensitive content flag is editable
    - `quote` TweetModel (recursive)
    - `quote_count` integer, nullable: Number of times this Tweet has been quoted
    - `related_tweets` TweetModel[]: A list of related Tweets
    - `replies` TweetModel[]: A list of replies to this Tweet
    - `reply_count` integer, nullable: Number of replies to this Tweet
    - `reply_to` TweetModel (recursive)
    - `retweet_count` integer, nullable: Number of times this Tweet has been retweeted
    - `retweeted_tweet` TweetModel (recursive)
    - `thread` TweetModel[], nullable: The conversation thread ID
    - `thumbnail_title` string, nullable: Title for the thumbnail in a card
    - `thumbnail_url` string, nullable: URL for the thumbnail in a card
    - `urls` string[]: A list of URLs included in the Tweet
    - `user` UserModel
      - `id` string, required: User ID
      - `name` string, required: Display name
      - `screen_name` string, required: Twitter username
      - `created_at` string, nullable: Account creation date
      - `created_at_datetime` string, nullable: Account creation datetime in ISO format
      - `can_dm` boolean, nullable: Whether the user can be direct messaged
      - `can_media_tag` boolean, nullable: Whether the user can be tagged in media
      - `default_profile` boolean, nullable: Whether the user has a default profile
      - `default_profile_image` boolean, nullable: Whether the user has a default profile image
      - `description` string, nullable: User's bio description
      - `description_urls` string[]: List of URLs found in the user's description
      - `urls` UrlModel[], nullable: List of URLs found in the user's profile
        - `url` string, required: URL
        - `expanded_url` string, nullable: Expanded URL
        - `display_url` string, nullable: Display URL
      - `fast_followers_count` integer, nullable: Count of fast followers
      - `favourites_count` integer, nullable: Number of tweets the user has liked
      - `followers_count` integer, nullable: Number of followers
      - `following_count` integer, nullable: Number of users this user is following
      - `has_custom_timelines` boolean, nullable: Whether the user has custom timelines
      - `is_blue_verified` boolean, nullable: Blue verification status
      - `verified_type` string, nullable: Verification badge type when not blue-only: blue, business, government, etc.
      - `is_verified` boolean, nullable: True if the account has any verification badge (blue, business, government, or legacy verified)
      - `profile_image_shape` string, nullable: Profile image shape (Circle or Square; Square often indicates business/government)
      - `is_translator` boolean, nullable: Whether the user is a translator
      - `listed_count` integer, nullable: Number of public lists the user is a member of
      - `location` string, nullable: User's location
      - `media_count` integer, nullable: Number of media tweets posted by the user
      - `normal_followers_count` integer, nullable: Count of normal followers
      - `pinned_tweet_ids` string[]: List of pinned tweet IDs
      - `possibly_sensitive` boolean, nullable: Whether the user's profile may contain sensitive content
      - `profile_banner_url` string, nullable: URL of the user's profile banner
      - `profile_image_url` string, nullable: URL of the user's profile image
      - `protected` boolean, nullable: Whether the user's tweets are protected
      - `statuses_count` integer, nullable: Number of tweets posted by the user
    - `view_count` string, nullable: Number of views for the Tweet
    - `view_count_state` string, nullable: State of the view count
    - `status` object, nullable: Raw status dictionary
    - `target_count` integer, nullable: The target count of items requested, for context

## Other responses

- `422`: Validation Error

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