Free kit builder for X
Plan a contest or scavenger hunt your followers will actually join
Pick a format, set the dates and the number of clues or rounds. TweetHunt writes the rules post, every clue post, a judging rubric and the winner announcement, all sized for X, plus a checklist of the platform's promotion rules.
Build your kit
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Everything updates as you type. Edit any post before you copy it.
Judging rubric
| Criterion | Weight | What judges look for |
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Before you post: X promotion checklist
Based on X's published Guidelines for Promotions on X and general US practice. Rules change, so re-read X's guidelines before launch. This isn't legal advice.
TweetHunt is not affiliated with X Corp. "Open in X" only pre-fills X's composer; nothing is posted until you press Post there.
Why hunts work on X
A scavenger hunt gives people a reason to come back. Each clue is a small, public puzzle, answers show up as replies under your post, and everyone can see what other hunters found. That's more fun than a "repost to win" giveaway, and it stays inside X's rules, because entries are original replies, not copies of the same post.
Contests judged on skill, like a design or photo contest, have a second benefit: in the US they are usually treated differently from games of chance. Clear criteria, a named judging panel and dates written down in advance make the whole thing fairer and easier to defend if someone asks how the winner was chosen.
Guides
- X rulesHow to Run a Giveaway or Contest on X Without Breaking the RulesWhat X's promotion guidelines ask for, and a step-by-step plan for a fair giveaway or contest.5 min read
- Legal basicsSweepstakes vs Contests: US Legal Basics for Social Media PromotionsPrize, chance and consideration: how US law separates sweepstakes, contests and lotteries.4 min read
- IdeasScavenger Hunt Ideas for Online Communities on XPhoto hunts, local walks, puzzle trails and more, with tips on writing clues and pacing them.4 min read
- JudgingHow to Judge a Design Contest FairlyCriteria and weights, a small panel, blind scoring and a clear way to explain the result.4 min read
- HistoryThe Fail Whale: A Short History of Early Twitter CultureHow an image of birds lifting a whale became Twitter's error page, a fan favorite and a beer-label contest theme.4 min read
Questions
Does TweetHunt post anything to X for me?
No. TweetHunt writes the text and counts characters. You copy each post, or press Open in X to load it into X's own composer, and you decide when to publish.
Is a hunt or contest on X allowed?
Yes, as long as it follows X's promotion guidelines and the platform rules: one entry per person, no rules that reward duplicate posts or mass reposting, and hashtags that relate to the post. You are also responsible for following the law where you run it.
What's the difference between a contest and a sweepstakes?
In a contest, winners are picked on skill using published criteria, such as the best photo or design. In a sweepstakes, winners are drawn by chance. US law treats them differently, so the kit marks which one you're running. This isn't legal advice.
Is my kit saved?
Your settings are saved in your own browser so you can come back and tweak them. Nothing is sent to us. Clearing your browser data removes them.
Is TweetHunt part of X?
No. TweetHunt is an independent website with no connection to X Corp. X is a trademark of X Corp.