Musk Says X (Twitter) Will Remove Like & Retweet Button: What You Need to Know

Elon Musk has confirmed another big change is coming to the social media app X, this time with the removal of interaction buttons. Brace yourselves, X users! Elon Musk is looking to make his next big change at the platform formerly known as Twitter, with Musk reiterating his plan to remove the reply, like and re-share buttons.

Goodbye Like and Retweet on Your Timeline?

In a post to the platform, Elon Musk said that X (formerly Twitter) will remove both the like and retweet buttons from the timeline. Specifically, Musk stated that the platform... Next, we'll remove all the action. Researcher Aaron Perris discovered that First, it was headlines, now it’s deleting all visible frontpage feed data for replies, retweets and likes.

Why is Musk Removing the Like and Retweet Buttons?

The reasoning behind this potentially seismic shift is still somewhat unclear, but Now, with Musk confirming the removal of repost and like buttons from posts, he will institute another change he's long wanted to make. This past week, Musk followed through on a promise to delete. The implications for user engagement and content visibility are significant.

What Does This Mean for X (Twitter) Users?

The removal of the like and retweet buttons could drastically change how users interact with content on X. Users may need to find alternative ways to express their appreciation or share content, possibly leading to more direct replies and quote posts.

Stay Updated on the X (Twitter) Changes

This is a developing story, and we will continue to update this article as more information becomes available about Musk's plans for removing the like and retweet buttons on X. Stay tuned for further announcements and analysis.