How to Hide Likes on Twitter (X) - Privacy Guide 2026

Want to keep your Twitter/X likes private? Unfortunately, Twitter removed the ability to hide likes in 2024. Here's what you need to know about likes privacy in 2026.

Current State of Likes Privacy

In 2024, Twitter (now X) removed the "Hide likes" setting. Currently:

• Your likes are visible on your profile to anyone
• Followers see your likes in their timeline
• There is no official setting to hide likes
• Public accounts have fully visible likes

Workarounds to Protect Your Privacy

1. Use a Private (Protected) Account

Switch to a protected account:

• Settings > Privacy and Safety > Audience and tagging
• Toggle "Protect your posts"
• Only approved followers can see your likes
• New follower requests must be approved

2. Don't Like—Bookmark Instead

Bookmarks are private:

• Tap the bookmark icon (instead of heart)
• Bookmarks are only visible to you
• Access via side menu > Bookmarks
• Organize with bookmark folders

3. Use Incognito/Private Browsing

When viewing sensitive content:

• Use incognito mode in your browser
• Don't log in when browsing Twitter
• You won't be able to like, but also won't leave traces

4. Create a Secondary "Lurker" Account

• Create a separate account with no followers
• Use it for liking sensitive or personal content
• Keep your main account "clean"
• Don't link the two accounts

What You CAN'T Do

• Hide likes on a public account (not possible)
• Selectively hide certain likes (all or nothing)
• Make likes visible only to you (unless you use bookmarks)
• Delete likes in bulk (must unlike one by one)

Checking What Others See

To see what your likes look like to others:

• Log out of Twitter
• Visit your profile URL (twitter.com/yourusername)
• Click "Likes" tab—this is what everyone sees

FAQ

Can I hide my likes on Twitter?

Not completely. Twitter removed the option to hide likes in 2024. Your likes are visible to followers and when viewing your profile.

Can I make my Twitter likes private?

No, Twitter does not offer a setting to make likes private. Only protected accounts hide some activity.

Who can see my Twitter likes?

Anyone who visits your profile can see your likes. Followers also see liked tweets in their timeline.

Does protected account hide likes?

Protected (private) accounts hide tweets from non-followers, but approved followers can still see your likes.

Can I delete all my likes at once?

Twitter doesn't have a built-in feature. Use third-party tools or manually unlike tweets one by one.