If you can't see your own likes on X (formerly Twitter), it's usually because your likes tab is set to private, the app has a caching glitch, or X has limited likes visibility for your account. Try refreshing the app, checking your privacy settings, logging out and back in, or using a browser instead of the app.
Why You Can't See Your Own Likes on X
I've had people ask me about this for months now. You go to your profile, tap the likes tab, and nothing shows up, even though you know you've liked dozens of posts that week.
There isn't one single cause. X has changed how likes work several times, and the visibility of your likes tab depends on settings, app version, and sometimes just a glitch on X's end.
Before you panic and think your account has been hacked or reset, work through the fixes below in order. Most people solve it within the first three or four steps.
Check If Your Likes Tab Is Set to Private
X gives you the option to hide your likes from other people. Some users mistakenly think this also hides likes from themselves, but it shouldn't. Still, a setting toggle can sometimes misfire.
Go to your profile, tap the three dots or settings icon, and look for privacy and safety options. Check whether there's a toggle related to liked posts visibility.
- Open Settings and Privacy
- Tap Privacy and Safety
- Scroll to Content You See
- Check for any likes related toggle and make sure it's switched the way you want
If you find something odd, switch it off and back on again. This alone fixes the problem for a good number of people.
Clear the App Cache
Apps store old data locally so they load faster. Sometimes this cache gets corrupted and the app shows you an outdated or blank version of your likes tab.
On Android, go to your phone settings, find the X app, and clear the cache (not the data, just the cache, unless you're happy to log back in afterwards). On iPhone, there's no direct cache clearing option, so you'll need to delete and reinstall the app instead.
After clearing the cache, reopen the app and check your likes tab again. Give it a moment to load fully before deciding it's still broken.
Log Out and Log Back In
This sounds basic, but it works more often than people expect. Logging out forces the app to refresh your account data from scratch rather than relying on anything stored locally.
Tap your profile icon, scroll down to find the log out option, confirm it, then log back in with your username and password.
- Tap your profile picture in the top corner
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Log Out
- Confirm when prompted
- Log back in and go straight to your likes tab
If your likes reappear, the problem was a temporary sync issue rather than anything wrong with your account.
Try the Website Instead of the App
The X app and the X website don't always behave the same way. If the app is failing to show your likes, open a browser on your phone or computer and log in to x.com directly.
Go to your profile and click the likes tab from there. If your likes show up on the website but not the app, you know the issue is specific to the app itself, not your account or your data.
In that case, waiting for an app update or reinstalling the app is your best option going forward.
Update or Reinstall the App
Older versions of the X app sometimes have bugs that get fixed in later updates. Check your app store for any pending updates and install them.
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If you're already on the latest version and the problem persists, delete the app completely and reinstall it fresh. This clears everything, including any corrupted files causing the display issue.
- Delete the X app from your phone
- Restart your phone
- Reinstall X from the app store
- Log in and check your likes tab
This is a slightly more drastic step, but it resolves issues that simple cache clearing sometimes doesn't.
Check If X Is Having a Wider Outage
Sometimes the problem isn't you at all. X occasionally has outages or partial feature failures that affect likes, bookmarks, or other parts of the platform.
Search on another platform or use a site that tracks outages to see if other people are reporting the same issue at the same time. If so, there's nothing to fix on your end. You just need to wait it out.
These outages are usually resolved within a few hours, though sometimes it can stretch into a day or two depending on what's gone wrong.
When Nothing Works
If you've gone through every step above and your likes still aren't showing, it might be a deeper account issue, possibly linked to how X is currently rolling out changes to its features.
I'll say this plainly: there isn't a guaranteed fix for every case. X doesn't always explain why a specific account is affected, and support response times can be slow.
Your best option at that point is to contact X support directly through the help centre and describe exactly what you're seeing. Keep screenshots ready, as it helps speed up any response you get.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I see my likes on X all of a sudden?
Usually it's a cache issue, a privacy setting, or a temporary glitch on X's side. Work through clearing cache, logging out and back in, and checking your website account before assuming anything serious is wrong.
Does clearing my cache delete my likes?
No. Clearing cache only removes temporary stored data on your device. Your likes remain saved on X's servers and should reappear once the app reloads your account information.
Is this a sign my account has been hacked?
Not usually. Missing likes is far more often a technical display issue than a security problem. Check your account activity and login history separately if you're worried about unauthorised access.
How long do X outages affecting likes usually last?
Most resolve within a few hours, though some stretch over a day or two. Checking outage tracking sites or other social platforms can confirm whether it's a wider problem rather than something specific to your account.
More X and Twitter fixes: the X help guide.
