Want to hide your Likes on Twitter? The good news is—you don’t need to anymore.
As of mid-2024, Twitter (now X) made Likes private by default for all users. That means no one can view the tweets you’ve liked, even if they visit your profile, use search operators, or try third-party tools. The old "Likes" tab is gone, and so are the days of public Like-stalking.
A Brief Timeline: How X Changed Like Visibility
The transition from public to private Likes on Twitter (now X) happened over the course of two years—and by mid-2024, the change became official and irreversible. Here’s a factual, source-backed timeline of what happened:
August 2023 – “Hide Your Likes” Introduced for Premium Users
X quietly rolls out a new privacy setting for Premium subscribers: “Hide your Likes.”
- This feature removes the Likes tab from the user’s public profile.
- It allows users to manually opt out of sharing their liked tweets.
- This is the first time X explicitly gives users control over the visibility of their Likes.
Although this feature is limited to Premium users, it lays the groundwork for what’s to come.
📄 Reference: X now lets Premium subscribers hide likes and verify their real IDs
June 12, 2024 – Likes Become Private for Everyone
On this date, X makes Likes private by default across the entire platform—with no option to opt out.
In a post by X Engineering (@XEng), the team announces:
“This week we’re making Likes private for everyone to better protect your privacy.”
Key changes that took effect immediately:
- The Likes tab was removed from all public profiles.
- The “Hide your Likes” setting was deprecated—now standard behavior for all accounts.
- Search operators like filter:faves stopped returning results for other users.
- Third-party tools and APIs lost access to other users’ Like data.
What’s Still Visible—and What’s Not
The update may sound simple, but here’s a clear breakdown of what other users can still see on your profile vs. what’s hidden:
What’s Still Visible
- You can still see your own Likes by going to your profile’s Likes tab.
- Other users can see who liked their own tweets (just like before).
- The content of your retweets and replies remains public unless your account is private.
What’s No Longer Visible
- Other people cannot see your Likes, even if they follow you or have a Premium subscription.
- Your Likes tab is hidden from all public viewers.
- Search tricks like filter:faves no longer return Like data for anyone but yourself.
- Third-party tools lost access to Like data through the Twitter API.
This update also means that you can’t see anyone else’s Likes anymore—whether you’re looking at a friend’s profile, a brand, or an influencer. If you’re trying to do that, here’s the full explanation of how to see someone’s likes on Twitter—and why that’s no longer possible.
How to Further Protect the Privacy of Your Likes
Even though Likes on Twitter are now private by default, that doesn’t mean your Like history is completely out of reach. If someone gains access to your account—whether it’s a curious partner, a shared device, or even a hacker—they can still browse everything you've liked from inside your own profile.
If you truly care about your digital footprint, here are a few ways to take your Like privacy a step further:
Prevent Unauthorized Access (Even by People You Trust)
One of the most overlooked privacy risks? People close to you. If someone knows your Twitter login or you’ve left your account open on a shared device, your Likes are still just a few clicks away.
Do this:
- Log out of shared devices, always.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to block unauthorized logins.
- Use a strong, unique password for your X account—not something you use elsewhere.
- Check for suspicious sessions under Settings → Security → Sessions and revoke anything unfamiliar.
Remember: even if Likes are hidden publicly, they’re fully visible to you—and anyone who logs into your account.
Protect Your Likes from Being Stolen
Hackers, scraping bots, or poorly secured third-party apps can expose your Like history—especially if you’ve ever authorized questionable tools using your Twitter login.
Do this:
- Review connected apps under Settings → Security → Apps and Sessions
- Revoke access to any tool you no longer use or trust
- Don’t log in to Twitter using unverified browser extensions or analytics platforms
- Enable login alerts so you get notified if your account is accessed from a new device
Want to Be Extra Safe? Backup + Delete Your Likes
If you want maximum control—especially over old Likes that no longer reflect who you are—it’s smart to back them up locally and then delete them from Twitter completely.
ArchivlyX makes this easy:
- Install ArchivlyX (browser extension)
- Build your Likes archive locally—no server, no upload, fully private
- Export your Likes to CSV, JSON, or Markdown for safe keeping
- Run a bulk delete to wipe Likes from your account in minutes
Unlike Twitter’s own tools, ArchivlyX allows keyword, and content-type filters before deleting—so you can remove problematic or outdated Likes with precision.
👉 Want step-by-step help? Here’s how to delete Twitter Likes in bulk without risking a ban or hitting rate limits.
Set a Monthly “Digital Clean-Up” Habit
Likes can pile up quickly—especially if you use them as a way to save posts for later. Make privacy maintenance a habit:
- Schedule monthly reminders to export + review your Likes
- Use ArchivlyX’s AI Smart Folders to auto-organize them by topic or mood
- Delete outdated Likes or sensitive interactions with one click
Just because no one else can see your Likes doesn’t mean you shouldn’t manage them. In the age of screenshots, scraped archives, and shared screens, true privacy means proactive control.
FAQ – Hiding and Managing Likes on Twitter
Q: Can other people still see my Likes on Twitter in 2025?
A: No. As of June 2024, Likes are private by default for all accounts. Your Likes tab is hidden from other users, and there’s no setting to make it public again.
Q: Do I still need to manually hide my Likes on X/Twitter?
A: No. You no longer need to toggle any setting. Likes are automatically hidden for everyone, including Premium and non-Premium users.
Q: Can I see who liked someone else’s tweet?
A: Yes—but only if you’re looking at their tweet. You can still see the usernames of people who liked a specific tweet you’re viewing. However, you can’t browse their full Like history.
Q: Can someone who logs into my account still see my Likes?
A: Yes. While Likes are hidden from the public, they remain fully visible to anyone who’s signed into your account. That includes people using shared devices or saved logins.
