{"id":4918,"date":"2024-12-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/?p=4918"},"modified":"2025-11-09T12:22:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T20:22:56","slug":"twitter-removes-likes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-removes-likes\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitter Removes Likes: The Real Reason To Hide This Metric"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitter removes likes \u2014 was one of the headlines about the social media platform in June 2024. But if you check your feed, you\u2019ll notice that you can still see the number of likes on every post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explains what is going on with this social network. It highlights why Twitter\u2019s new leadership made this decision. Keep reading to get the full picture of likes on Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/igor-omilaev-Z2PahC-Fi08-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Multiple yellow-colored like icons and a red-colored like icon on a light blue background.\" class=\"wp-image-4919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/igor-omilaev-Z2PahC-Fi08-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/igor-omilaev-Z2PahC-Fi08-unsplash-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d041cbedddf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d041cbedddf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-removes-likes\/#Did_Twitter_Remove_Likes\" >Did Twitter Remove Likes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-removes-likes\/#Why_Did_Twitter_Remove_Likes\" >Why Did Twitter Remove Likes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-removes-likes\/#Twitter_Removes_Likes_Pros_and_Cons\" >Twitter Removes Likes: Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-removes-likes\/#Remove_Your_Likes_on_Twitter_With_TweetDelete\" >Remove Your Likes on Twitter With TweetDelete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-removes-likes\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_Twitter_Remove_Likes\"><\/span>Did Twitter Remove Likes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/x-twitter-hides-likes-social-media-29d40153597220bd05afa6221f658c92\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter did remove likes<\/a>. The platform no longer shows who liked a post unless you\u2019re the author. This is why you can still see the number of likes beneath every tweet, now post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, it isn\u2019t like Instagram, where you can hide the number of likes beneath every post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, you could see the names of all the users who liked a specific tweet by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You went to your X account and opened any tweet in your feed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You left-clicked the three-dot or overflow button on the post and selected <strong>View Post Engagements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform had a public <strong>Likes<\/strong> tab, which listed all the users who engaged with the tweet. Now, you can only see <strong>Quotes<\/strong> and <strong>Reposts<\/strong>. Similarly, if you tap the number of likes in the expanded view on a post, it no longer does anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you visit your profile page, you\u2019ll see the <strong>Likes<\/strong> tab. This contains all the posts you liked from your account. However, when you go to another user\u2019s profile page, you\u2019ll notice there isn\u2019t any <strong>Likes<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In September 2023, the social network introduced a new feature for X Premium subscribers \u2014 <strong>Hide <\/strong><strong>Likes Tab<\/strong>. This lets you private likes on your profile page, ensuring it isn\u2019t visible to anyone else. In June 2024, the platform made this the default setting for every user, even if they\u2019 were not subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Did_Twitter_Remove_Likes\"><\/span>Why Did Twitter Remove Likes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter removed likes to protect people\u2019s privacy on the platform and give them the freedom to engage with any post. The social network believed users didn\u2019t engage with specific posts because of the potential backlash. It also prevents retaliation from trolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, high-profile public figures like Harry Styles, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ted Cruz experienced this first-hand. Several users noticed that the accounts of these individuals liked <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/what-does-nsfw-mean-on-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not safe for work (NSFW) content<\/a> on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By removing the <strong>Likes<\/strong> tab, no one will ever know what tweets you like with your account. However, the post\u2019s author will get a notification whenever someone likes their tweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t like posts. Liking content on Twitter lets the platform know what you find interesting, which improves its recommendation algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/private-1647769_640-1.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a white chain with the text \u201cPrivate.\u201d\n\" class=\"wp-image-4920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/private-1647769_640-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/private-1647769_640-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twitter_Removes_Likes_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span>Twitter Removes Likes: Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it a good idea for Twitter to remove likes from the platform? Let\u2019s take a closer look at how this move can affect the social network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You no longer have to worry about random people going through your <strong>Likes<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can like certain posts without worrying about how it will affect your public image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You get some level of privacy, as no one other than the author can see your likes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bad actors and other users can buy likes to increase engagement for their posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tweet\u2019s author can still share screenshots of your likes on their posts, affecting your reputation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can become harder to gauge if a tweet\u2019s engagement metrics are genuine or fake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-cottonbro-4629633.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a person\u2019s hand in the shape of a thumbs-up.\n\" class=\"wp-image-4921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-cottonbro-4629633.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-cottonbro-4629633-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Your_Likes_on_Twitter_With_TweetDelete\"><\/span>Remove Your Likes on Twitter With TweetDelete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter removed likes to ensure its users don\u2019t have to think too much about what posts they engage with. However, you can\u2019t hide the like count, which will always be visible on every post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As highlighted earlier, the tweet\u2019s author can always see who liked their tweets. If you like controversial, NSFW, insensitive, or offensive content on X, the posts\u2019 publishers can share this activity. This can affect your reputation with your friends, family, coworkers, and employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prevent this from becoming your reality is to delete your likes. However, this is time-consuming and requires significant manual effort. TweetDelete, a highly rated third-party app, can help by reducing the time it takes to remove your likes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has the unlike tweets feature, which helps you select and delete your likes from specific tweets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have other features, like auto-delete and mass-<a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">delete tweets<\/a>. These utilities are handy for bulk-deleting posts from your account page. They ensure your older tweets will never become a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These features rely on TweetDelete\u2019s custom filter. It can find posts based on tweet type, keywords, and date range. Moreover, there won\u2019t be any indication that you removed specific posts and likes from your profile page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps keep your online life private, similar to how Twitter removes likes. This is essential if you\u2019re applying for a new job that does social media background checks. It can also be helpful if you don\u2019t want people to know what you do on Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join TweetDelete today<\/a> and get access to all the features that will keep your reputation safe forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still have questions about Twitter removing likes, go through the following section.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1734009630624\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What should I do if my likes are being removed repeatedly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You should do the following if Twitter removes your likes repeatedly:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Check if Twitter is experiencing a glitch that causes <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-likes-disappear-how-to-conceal-and-erase-your-likes\/\">likes to disappear<\/a> from posts.<br \/>&#8211; Ensure you\u2019re following the platform\u2019s rules.<br \/>&#8211; Make sure you are not using automation to like posts.<br \/>&#8211; Find out if any third-party app is automatically removing your likes.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t see your likes, contact Twitter\u2019s customer support right away.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1734009674999\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can everyone see what tweets you like on Twitter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, as of June 2024, no one can see what tweets you like on Twitter. The platform removed this feature, even though it was possible in older versions of X. Only you and the post\u2019s author can see your likes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1734009707931\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can you remove your Twitter likes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, it is still possible to remove your Twitter likes, even if they may not be visible to others. Tapping the like button below a tweet you liked will delete your like. Another option is to use a third-party tool like TweetDelete to erase your likes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1734009719966\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Will Twitter bring back the Likes tab?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It seems unlikely that Twitter will bring back the <strong>Likes<\/strong> tab. Twitter\u2019s new leadership introduced this change as part of their efforts to improve the social network. However, this may not always be the case if the platform gets new owners.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1734009736991\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Will the author know when you delete your like from their post?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, the author won\u2019t know if you delete your like from their post. The social network doesn\u2019t notify the original poster about this activity. The author only gets a notification when you like their tweet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitter removes likes \u2014 was one of the headlines about the social media platform in June 2024. But if you check your feed, you\u2019ll notice that you can still see the number of likes on every post. This article explains what is going on with this social network. It highlights why Twitter\u2019s new leadership made &#8230; <a title=\"Twitter Removes Likes: The Real Reason To Hide This Metric\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-removes-likes\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Twitter Removes Likes: The Real Reason To Hide This Metric\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":4919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"coauthors":[14],"class_list":["post-4918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category_1"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4918"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5822,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4918\/revisions\/5822"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4918"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=4918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}