How to Hide Your Likes on Twitter (X) in 2024? (EXPLAINED)

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You cannot hide your likes unless you are a premium user but if you are click on Premium, then Preferences, and then Early Access to find the choice to hide likes. Then, there is a check box on the Profile Customization tab that removes the Likes tab. You can always go private if you do not want to be a premium user.

These days, wanting privacy on social media is needed. Twitter (X) is an important part of our online lives and many of us wish we could use it more discreetly and with more control. So, I'd like to give you a simple method for hiding your Twitter likes. By giving you control over your digital appearance, we can make sure that your online interactions are completely in line with your privacy and comfort needs.

Step-by-Step Guide to Hiding Likes on Twitter

All right, how to hide your Twitter (X) likes let’s talk about it. I'll explain everything whether you're on your PC or your phone. Also, don't worry, I'll keep it plain and simple, no tech speak here!

For PC Users:

• Log in to Twitter (X): Open your browser and sign into your Twitter (X) account.
• Go to Your Profile: Click on your profile.
• Access Settings: Look for 'Settings and privacy' and open it.
• Privacy Settings: Go 'Privacy and safety'.
• Select 'Audience, Media and Tagging': And toggle “protect tweets”

In this way you can make your profile private and only the user that you allowed would see your likes. You cannot directly hide your likes in this way, but this is a freeway.

For iOS and Android Users

• Open The App: Open the Twitter (X) app on you.
• Go to Your Menu: Click on your profile picture on the top left.
• Access Settings: Look for 'Settings and support' click on it and select ‘Settings and Privacy’.
• Privacy Settings: Go 'Privacy and safety'.
• Select 'Audience and Tagging': And toggle “protect tweets”.

Same as PC, you could protect your tweets like that.

For Premium Users

If you are a Premium member, click on Premium, then Preferences, and then Early Access to find the choice to hide your likes. Then, there is a check box on the Profile Customization tab that removes the Likes tab.

The Impact of Hiding Likes

It's like putting up a fence to hide what you like. No longer can people see everything you're enjoying or agreeing with. This little change? It might change how you feel about Twitter (X). This is what could happen.

Not as many echos in your backyard: Without seeing what you like, your friends won't know what makes you laugh or think. There is less noise, but the things you do share, like your tweets, stand out more.

Your Talks Get More Direct: Since likes are secret, you might tweet about something that really interests you instead. This means that people should talk more and nod less from the sides. It's like having deeper talks with your friends and family in the backyard.

Every Corner Holds a Surprise: What about when you scroll? Prepare for shocks. You'll see tweets you haven't seen before because your normal likes won't be there to guide you. It's like finding lost areas in your own yard that you didn't know about.

Alternatives to Hiding Likes for Privacy

Each one gives you privacy in its own way, but you can still enjoy the view. Let's look at some easy techniques that work:

Be Careful About What You Share: Think about your tweets as toys. You might want to show everyone some toys, but you and close friends will only want to play with others. "Is this toy for everyone or just for me?" ask yourself before you give something to someone else. You'll only share things that you want everyone to see this way.

Use Lists: You can keep important things in a secret place in your yard with Lists. You don't have to tell everyone on your list who you want to see tweets from.

• Go to Lists: Find 'Lists' on your navigation menu.
• Start a New List: Click the "Create new List" icon at the top.
• Give It a Name: Choose a name for your list that has no more than 25 characters and tells people what it's about. Choose whether this list is only for you to see ("private") or other people can look at it ("public").
• Hit Next: Ready to move on? Click "Next."
• Add Your Favorites: Now, look up who you want on your list and add them.

Don't forget that you can hide your likes in other ways if you are not a premium user, even though you can't just hide them. You can make your Twitter (X) account feel more like your own cozy corner by making it private or exploring the world of secret groups.

Make Twitter (X) work for you by following these steps and tips. They will help you share and interact in the best ways for you. There is no right or wrong way to handle your online appearance. You can be in your digital garden and look over the fence or peek out from behind a curtain. Have fun with your social media journey the way you want to!

FAQs

Can premium users see what others' like? Not even premium users can see them. It's like having a secret book that can only be read by people who know the keys.

If I hide my account, can new people still find it? Of course they can! People can still find your account if they search for or look at a list of shared users. What's the deal? They have to ask to follow you and get your OK before they can see your tweets or likes.

How many times can I change my account's public settings? You can do it whenever you want! On Twitter (X), you can always go from public to private. You can change things whenever you want, like new blinds in your house.

Can I hide just a few tweets instead of my whole account? Right now, you can't hide specific tweets on Twitter (X). All of your tweets are either public or private, no matter how you set up your account. It's either all or nothing when it comes to your yard gate.