X has become a central hub for people to share thoughts and engage with others. As users tweet, retweet, and like content, privacy concerns can emerge. Likes on X can reveal an individual’s interests and opinions. Users may wish to keep this aspect of their social media usage private, particularly as employers and others may scrutinize a public digital footprint. Setting likes to private is not a feature offered by X, but there are strategies to manage the visibility of likes.
X users who seek more privacy can opt to make their entire profile private. Through X’s privacy settings, selecting ‘Protect your Tweets’ ensures that only approved followers can view what you like. Still, this also means your tweets and other engagement are limited to a smaller audience. Users who prioritize a public presence yet desire discreetness in their likes must consider alternative methods.
How to Make Likes Private on X
In mid‑2025, X rolled out a major privacy update: all likes are now private by default for every user (source: Social Media Today). This means no one else can see the posts you’ve liked — only you can.
Still, there are a few settings and tips to know if you want to double‑check your privacy or manage your likes.
1. Understanding the New Likes Privacy Policy
- Before 2025: Anyone could view your “Likes” tab unless your account was private.
- Now: Your likes are automatically hidden from all other users, even if your account is public.
- You can still see your own likes in the “Likes” tab on your profile.
2. How to Confirm Your Likes Are Private
- Open the X app or visit x.com.
- Go to your Profile.
- Tap the Likes tab.
- If you see your likes but another account (e.g., a friend) cannot view them, your likes are private.
3. Extra Privacy Steps
While likes are now hidden by default, you can add more privacy layers:
Make Your Entire Account Private
- Go to Settings and privacy.
- Tap Privacy and safety > Audience and tagging.
- Turn on Protect your posts.
- This ensures only approved followers can see your posts, replies, and media.
Remove Past Likes
If you want to delete likes you no longer want associated with your account:
- Go to your Likes tab.
- Click or tap the heart icon again to unlike.
- For bulk removal, use third‑party tools like TweetEraser or TweetDelete (use with caution).
4. Manage Likes in Real Time
- Think before liking — while others can’t see your likes now, X could change policies in the future.
- If you like a post accidentally, unlike it immediately to remove it from your history.
5. Key Takeaways
- As of 2025, you don’t need to manually hide likes — X has done it for everyone.
- You can still manage your account privacy and remove old likes for extra control.
- Policy changes can happen, so review your privacy settings regularly.
Key Takeaways
- Likes on X can affect one’s privacy.
- Protecting tweets limits the viewership of likes.
- X does not offer a feature to make likes private.
Managing Privacy for Likes on X
When using X, you might not want everyone to see your liked tweets. This section will guide you through various options to protect your likes from public view.
Adjusting Your Privacy Settings
To ensure your likes remain private on X, set your account to private. When an account is private, only approved followers can see likes. To make your account private, go to the Settings and privacy section in the mobile app or website. Check the box labeled “Protect your Tweets”. New followers will now need to send a follow request.
Utilizing Third-Party Tools
Third-party apps like Tweeteraser offer advanced options for managing X likes. For instance, you can “unfavorite” multiple tweets quicker than the manual method. Go to the app’s website, authorize it with your X account, and use the features to remove likes as needed.
Protecting Your Account
Beyond your preference settings, remember to secure your account with a strong password. This action prevents unauthorized access. Your email address is vital for account recovery, so it should also be secure. Regularly check your account activity for any unusual interactions that may affect your privacy.
Understanding X’s Privacy Features
Likes are public by default, even retweets can increase visibility. The X algorithm favors engagement which might lead to more exposure. However, hiding likes on X isn’t a direct option, unlike retweets. You can avoid unwanted attention by carefully selecting who to interact with and by monitoring your use of hashtags and mentions.
