- What changed with Likes on X
- Can you still see your own liked posts
- How to view your own liked posts on the app
- How to view your own liked posts on desktop
- What to do if you cannot find your Likes tab
- Why X removed the public Likes tab
- Alternatives if you want to track engagement
- A quick summary
- Frequently asked questions
X removed the public Likes tab from profiles, so you can no longer view other people's liked posts. You can only see your own likes, and even that takes a bit of digging through your profile settings or the app's hidden menu options, since X doesn't make it obvious anymore.
What changed with Likes on X
X (formerly Twitter) used to show a public Likes tab on every profile. Anyone could click it and see what you had liked. That feature is gone.
Now, you can only see your own liked posts. You cannot view the liked posts of other accounts, no matter how you search or which settings you try. This is a deliberate privacy change, not a bug.
I get asked about this a lot, so I want to be clear from the start: if someone tells you there is a trick to see another person's likes, they are wrong. There isn't one.
Can you still see your own liked posts
Yes. You can still view the posts you have liked, though X has made this less visible than it used to be. It is tucked away rather than sitting as a main tab on your profile.
This is useful if you want to find a post you liked weeks ago but did not save or repost. It is also handy for checking what you have engaged with if you are tidying up your activity.
How to view your own liked posts on the app
The steps are simple once you know where to look. Here is what to do on your phone.
- Open the X app and tap your profile icon.
- Go to your profile page.
- Look for the tab row under your bio, it may say Posts, Replies, Highlights, and Media.
- Tap the three dots or swipe to find more tabs if Likes is not showing.
- If Likes appears, tap it to see your liked posts in order, most recent first.
If you cannot find a Likes tab at all on your profile, that is because X has rolled this out differently for different accounts. Some users still see it, others do not.
How to view your own liked posts on desktop
On a browser, the process is similar but the layout is slightly different.
- Log into X on your browser.
- Click on your profile name or icon on the left menu.
- Check the row of tabs under your header image and bio.
- Click Likes if it is listed there.
If there is no visible Likes tab, try typing your own profile URL followed by /likes directly into the address bar. This sometimes still works even when the tab is not shown, though I cannot guarantee it will work for every account, since X changes this without notice.
What to do if you cannot find your Likes tab
If none of the above works, it likely means your version of X has removed the Likes tab completely for your account. This happens. X has been rolling back visibility of likes for most users over time.
In that case, there is no official setting to switch it back on. I will say plainly: if the tab is not there, you cannot force it to appear. You would need to wait for X to change this again, if it ever does.
Some people try third party apps or browser extensions claiming to restore the old Likes view. I would avoid these. They often ask for access to your account, which is a security risk, and they are not guaranteed to work.
Why X removed the public Likes tab
X made this change for privacy reasons. People were uncomfortable knowing that anyone could see what they liked, including sensitive or personal content. Removing the public tab stopped that kind of scrutiny.
It also changed how people use the like button itself. Some users now like posts more freely since they know it is not visible to others in the same way reposts are.
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This matters if you run a business account or a personal brand. Your likes are no longer a public signal of what you support or follow, so do not rely on checking a competitor's or contact's likes for research purposes. That method no longer works.
Alternatives if you want to track engagement
If you are trying to understand what content performs well, rather than digging into likes, look at your own post analytics instead. X shows you impressions, engagements, and reposts on your own posts through the analytics view under each post.
If you are trying to remember something you liked, consider using bookmarks instead going forward. Bookmarks are private by design and easier to search later, since they sit in their own dedicated tab that has not been removed.
I would also suggest reposting or quoting anything important rather than just liking it, if you want an easier way to find it again later. Likes are harder to track down given the current state of the Likes tab.
A quick summary
You cannot view anyone else's liked posts on X. That feature is gone and there is no workaround I would recommend.
You may still be able to view your own liked posts, depending on whether your account shows the Likes tab. Try your profile menu first, then try the direct URL method if needed.
If neither works, accept that the tab has been removed for your account. Use bookmarks or your own analytics going forward instead of relying on likes to track what you or others engage with.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see someone else's liked posts on X
No. X removed the public Likes tab from all profiles. You can only view your own liked posts, and even that depends on whether your account still shows the tab.
Why can't I find the Likes tab on my profile
X has been removing the Likes tab for many accounts over time. If it is not showing in your profile tabs, there is no setting to switch it back on manually.
Is there an app that shows hidden likes on X
I would avoid any third party app claiming this. They often need account access, which is risky, and they cannot bypass X's own privacy settings.
What can I use instead of checking likes
Use bookmarks to save posts privately, or check your own post analytics to see engagement. Both are more reliable than trying to track likes in 2026.
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