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How to Use Twitter's Algorithmic Timeline
Learn how it works, plus how to turn it on or off
By Brad Stephenson Brad Stephenson Freelance Contributor Western Sydney University Brad Stephenson is a freelance tech and geek culture writer with 12+ years' experience. He writes about Windows 10, Xbox One, and cryptocurrency. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 26, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating What to Know
Chronological view: Open and log into Twitter > select Stars icon > select See latest tweets instead.Hide unwanted: Select Lists > Create icon > choose name/description > Next > add accounts > Done. This article details the changes made to Twitter's algorithm and explains how to manage your timeline more effectively.
How to Turn on the Twitter Chronological Timeline
There's an option that allows you to turn off the algorithm that displays tweets in your timeline out of order and let you sort tweets by time posted. While this brings back your chronological timeline, you still see "In case you missed it," promoted tweets, liked tweets, and conversation threads. After logging in on the Twitter website, select the icon that looks like a bunch of stars. It's at the top of your feed. Then, select See latest tweets instead. Twitter reverts back to the algorithmic timeline after you're away for a while. You need to perform the above steps again to see the chronological timeline. How to Get Rid of Promoted Liked and Recommended Tweets
If you want to get rid of Twitter's promoted tweets, random tweets liked by people you follow, conversation threads, "In case you missed it," and account recommendations, a feature you should check out is Twitter lists. They are collections of accounts you can manually add to whenever you like. When viewing a list, every tweet from the added accounts is shown chronologically and without any of the features mentioned above. Here's how to create one: Select Lists. You can find it in the sidebar to the left of your feed. Mobile Twitter users may need to swipe right to reveal the sidebar menu. Select the Create icon. It looks like a paper with a plus sign. Give your new list a name and description. You can also choose to make it private. When you're done, select Next. Select Twitter accounts to add to your list. Twitter offers some suggestions, or you can use the search bar to locate people. Select Done to save your list. What' s Changed
When Twitter first launched, reading its timeline was a fairly simple, easy-to-understand experience. Back then, the timeline showed you every tweet and retweet from the accounts you followed in chronological order. That was it. It has since implemented an algorithm and several system-wide features that changed the order in which you see tweets. It also added several new aspects, changing the social media platform significantly. Here are the main changes Twitter has made to its timeline since launch: Non-Chronological Timeline: Twitter now shows users tweets in order of how important its system thinks they are to you. Basically, if you like a lot of tweets from a specific account, Twitter shows you more tweets from them regardless of when they tweeted them. "In case you missed it" Tweets: When you open Twitter after being away for a few hours, you may be greeted with a collection of popular tweets from people you follow grouped together under the phrase, "In case you missed it." Liked By Tweets: Twitter displays tweets people you follow have liked. Twitter Conversations: Originally, Twitter would display @ replies to tweets on their own in your timeline. Now an @ reply also includes a couple of the previous tweets in the conversation regardless of how long ago they were posted. Tweets From Strangers: Occasionally, Twitter shows you tweets in your timeline from accounts you don't follow, but its algorithm thinks you may enjoy based on your activity. For example, if you like or retweet tweets about anime, Twitter may recommend some popular anime accounts to follow. Promoted Tweets: Your Twitter timeline features tweets that were paid to be promoted by companies or individuals. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How Screenshots Became the Default Way to Share and Save Everything How to Unblock Someone on Twitter How to Search Your Own Tweets in Your Twitter Feed The 8 Best Facebook Alternatives in 2022 How to Hide Replies on Twitter How to See More Friends Posts on Facebook How to Delete One or All of Your Tweets How to Delete a Twitter Account Permanently How to Prevent Strangers From Following You on Twitter How to Set up a Twitter Account How to Search Twitter Images How to Make Your Twitter Private If You Block Someone on Twitter, Do They Know? How to Schedule Tweets on Twitter Using TweetDeck What Is Shadow Banning? How to Tweet a GIF on Twitter Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies