The X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to downvote posts on iPhone. This feature is said to be aimed at increasing engagement on the platform by giving users the option to express their dislike for certain posts.
According to some claims on social media, the downvote feature may appear as a “dislike” option in the form of a heartbroken icon, rather than the traditional downward arrow used on platforms like Reddit. This unique approach to the downvoting feature may set X apart from other social media platforms.
Recent discoveries of code references related to the feature suggest that the downvoting option is currently being tested. Strings of text found in the app’s code indicate that users may soon have the ability to downvote posts. The inclusion of a heartbroken emoji-style icon for dislikes adds a visual element to the feature.
It remains unclear whether the ability to downvote posts will be available for both posts and replies or just one type of content. The code references only mention “posts,” leaving room for speculation about the full extent of the feature. However, the introduction of the downvote option for replies in a previous experiment hints at a possible expansion to all types of content.
X, during its time as Twitter, announced the testing of downvotes on iOS back in 2021 as part of a research experiment. Initially, both upvote and downvote options were introduced for replies, with downvotes kept private. However, a recent update made likes hidden as well, hinting at a shift towards a more private engagement experience on the platform.
A user on the platform posted a video clip showcasing the alleged downvoting option in action. The clip indicates that the downvote feature is currently only available for replies and not for posts. This limitation may change in the future as the platform continues to evolve under new leadership.
In addition to the rumored dislikes feature, X has recently made the decision to hide likes from the platform. This means that posts liked by a user will no longer be visible on their profile, as the entire likes section has been removed. These changes are just a few of the many updates introduced on the platform since Elon Musk took over in 2022.
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