The end of an era: Likes on X are anonymous now

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Wondering if your crush liked that post on X? Now it’s an eternal mystery as the company obscures who liked a post.

When you post, X will show you metrics such as the like count in your notifications, but you won’t be able to see who tapped the little heart. People can still revisit posts they’ve liked under the ‘likes’ tab on their profiles. And you can still like other people’s content.

This latest adjustment is part of a series of changes Musk and his team have made to the app since hein 2022. Most notably, he introduced a paid tier that gives subscribers access to more direct messages and the illustrious blue check mark. If you want a check, youX’s mention of privacy may seem confusing — until you remember past scandals when powerful people have liked something they probably shouldn’t have. For instance, an account linked to Sen.

YouTube took a different tack, hiding the “dislike” count on videos in 2021 to, it said, protect smaller creators from harassment campaigns.is a destination built for readers looking to better understand and take control of the technology used in everyday life.February 15, 2022

 

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