While most of your interactions on Twitter come directly from your timeline, some tweets don’t just go through thoughts. Twitter lets you save tweets that you want to revisit later, so job postings, health PSAs and much more can be kept in a safe, private place. However, these tweets can start to pile up or lose relevance over time. If you are wondering how to remove a bookmark on Twitter, we can help you.
In this article, we will explain how to do this in both the desktop version and the mobile application. We’ll also answer some common questions about the different Twitter bookmarking functions.
How to Remove Bookmark on Twitter
First, let’s take a look at how to remove bookmarks on Twitter. The instructions are the same for any device. To remove a tweet you are no longer interested in, follow these steps:
- Tap the three-striped icon in the top-left corner of your screen to open the sidebar.
- Tap “Bookmarks” to see your bookmarks.
- Find the tweet you want to remove and tap the share button to the right of the comment, like and retweet buttons.
- Tap “Remove Bookmark”.
How to Remove All Bookmarks on Twitter
Over time, saved tweets accumulate and you can forget about them, causing a mess in your bookmarks. If this happens, you may want to delete all your bookmarks at once. To do this, follow these steps:
- Tap the three-striped icon in the top-left corner of your screen to open the sidebar.
- Tap “Bookmarks” to see your saved tweets.
- Tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner of your screen and select “Clear All Bookmarks”.
How to Bookmark Twitter
Now that you know how to remove Twitter bookmarks, you may want to learn how to add bookmarks without touching the like button. The steps are the same for the desktop version and the mobile app. To save a tweet you want to revert to, do the following:
- Tap the share button below the tweet you want to bookmark. It is located to the right of the comment, like and retweet buttons.
- Select “Bookmark” from the drop-down menu.
- To see your bookmarks, open the left sidebar and click on the bookmark icon.
How to Create Reading Lists on Twitter
Twitter lists are similar to bookmarks – but instead of specific tweets, lists contain all accounts. To create a reading list on Twitter, follow these steps:
- Tap the three-striped icon in the upper-left corner of your screen to open the sidebar.
- Go to Lists.
- To add a list, tap the list icon with the plus in the lower right corner.
- Type the name and description of your listing and choose privacy settings.
- Add the people you want to read to your list by tapping the “Add” button.
- Tap “Done”.
FAQ
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about additional Twitter functionality.
Who can see my bookmarks?
The person who sent the tweet will not know that you have bookmarked a tweet, unlike other actions such as likes and retweets. Your followers won’t be able to see your bookmarks either.
What are the advantages of bookmarks compared to likes?
First, the like button lets someone know that you have reacted to a tweet. Sometimes even your followers get notifications about your likes on other accounts. Only you can see the bookmarks. Second, the app’s recommendation engine analyzes the likes and provides you with relevant content. Not every tweet you want to read later is a good example of what you often want to see in your stream.
What is the difference between bookmarks and lists on Twitter?
Bookmarks contain specific tweets while lists contain all tweets from specific accounts. Bookmarks are private by default. You choose privacy settings for Twitter lists – similar to a news account, you can make your list private or public. If you frequently bookmark tweets from the same accounts, it may be more convenient for you to create a list.
Can other users bookmark and list my tweets?
Short answer – yes. If your account is public, anyone can read and bookmark your tweets. If your account is private, only your followers can add your tweets to their lists and bookmarks. There is no way to know which of your tweets is flagged. However, you can see which lists your account has been added to from the Lists menu. The only way to remove yourself from a list is to block the person who created it.
Is there a limit to the number of bookmarks?
There is currently no known limit of Twitter bookmarks, so you are unlikely to lose old bookmarks due to full storage. However, there are limitations on the number of lists you can follow (1,000), the number of tweets and messages per day, and many other functions. Don’t worry though – the limits are so high that the average user is unlikely to reach them.
Don’t Lose Your News
Now that you know how to add and remove bookmarks on Twitter, you will not lose any interesting tweets. I hope you have also found the most convenient way to save tweets via likes, bookmarks or lists.
Do you use Twitter bookmarks? Prefer to use bookmarks, lists or likes? Share your experiences in the comments section below.