Twitter, a significant player in the social media race, was launched in 2006. It altered how people talk and share thoughts. At its start, Twitter let users express themselves in short messages, a highly valuable USP that had never been seen before. In 2006, one of Twitter’s co-founders, Jack Dorsey, posted the first tweet – a simple “just setting up my twttr.” This kicked off a platform that changed the social media world for years. With a 140-character limit (later increased to 280), Twitter pushed users to be brief and creative.
Right from the start, Twitter made an impact. News, famous people, and regular internet users joined in, sharing instant updates and opinions on everything from big news to daily thoughts. Hashtags (#) made topics easy to find, allowing people to look up whichever piece of daily gossip they’ve just heard on Twitter.
But, as Twitter’s fame grew, so did its problems. One early issue was bullying and harassment. The platform’s easy access allowed trolls to target users, raising safety concerns. This, in turn, brought up questions about free speech versus a secure online space.
Politics also became a thing on Twitter, with leaders and politicians using it to talk to their followers. But this raised debates about realness and the spread of false information, a problem that Twitter is still dealing with today. The 2016 US Presidential Election made this clear, talking about the role of social media in true and fair elections.
Another was Twitter’s part in spreading hate speech and extreme beliefs. It couldn’t effectively stop offensive content, sparking talks about how social media could make hate and split worse. Like every other social media platform, Twitter has also had its share of ups and downs.
Yet, it is undeniable that Twitter is a strong force in the social media market. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss if you liking your favorite tweet from a public account will send them a notification.
If Your Twitter Account is Private and You Favorite Tweet of Public Account Will They Get Notification?
Let’s get straight to it: if you like someone’s tweet from your private account, will they receive a notification telling them that you did so? The answer is no; they won’t.
One of the primary rules of having a private account is that all your activity: likes, comments, tweets -are only visible to your approved followers only. So, although this user will see that an account has liked the tweet, they can’t see who you are. And, as we’ve already mentioned, they also won’t be getting a notification about it.
If you’re thinking, “Well, this private account thing sounds dope, I have to try it,” we’ve got you. Read on to learn how to switch from a public account to a private one on Twitter.
Here’s how to switch from a public account to a private one on Twitter
Step 1: Open the Twitter smartphone app on your mobile app and enter your login credentials to sign in.
Step 2: The first page you’ll land on is the Twitter Home page. At the page’s top right, you’ll be able to see an icon of your Twitter profile picture; tap on it.
Step 3: When you do that, a large menu will appear with several options. You need to scroll down and select Settings and privacy.
Step 4: On the Settings page, locate and tap Privacy and Safety.
Step 5: Next, tap on the first option called Audience and tagging. Here, turn on the toggle button next to Protect your posts, and that’s it!
Now, let’s talk a little bit about the features of a private account besides not sending out notifications when you like a public account’s post.
- Tweet protection: As the name suggests, only your approved followers can see your tweets when you have a private account. They won’t be visible to the general public or anyone who isn’t following you.
- Approval required to follow: When someone wants to follow you, they must send a follow request. You have the option to approve or deny these requests.
- Tweets won’t appear in public search results: Since your tweets are protected, they won’t appear in public search results or on anyone’s Twitter Explore page. Only your followers can see your tweets.
- Protected tweets: All your past tweets become protected once your account is private. Even if you had previously tweeted publicly, they will now only be visible to your followers.
- Mentions and interactions: Anyone can mention you (@username) in their tweets. However, only your followers can see those mentions and interact with them.
- Retweets and retweets with comments: Your followers can retweet your protected tweets, but they will only be visible to their followers, who are also your approved followers. Similarly, likes and replies to your protected tweets are only visible to your followers.
- No notifications for non-followers: Non-followers who interact with your tweets (liking, retweeting, or replying) won’t receive notifications about your interactions.
- Private follower list: Your list of followers is not visible to anyone except you. This helps maintain the privacy of your connections.
In the end
As our blog for today has reached its end, let us quickly recap everything we’ve discussed here.
Twitter is among one of the biggest social media giants today and with good reason. Although it has had its share of controversies, it has grown over the years and become a place for people worldwide.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that new people keep signing up to the platform, especially after Elon Musk’s takeover. If you’re one of the new users and need some help finding your way around the platform, we’ve got you.
So, if you like a tweet from a public account from your private account, will the owner of the tweet find out? Well, yes and no. They will be able to count your like in their Twitter metrics, but they won’t be able to specify that it’s you, nor will they receive a notification.
If our blog has answered your question, we’re happy for you. Do let us know your whole situation in the comments below!
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