On X (formerly Twitter), your Bookmarks are your own private library. No one else can peek at the tweets you save. You can see how many people bookmarked a tweet, but you won’t see who did it. Unlike likes, which show up on your profile for anyone to browse, bookmarks stay hidden in your account. In this guide, we’ll cover what bookmarks are, why they matter, how they work, and how to keep them organized.
What Are Twitter (X) Bookmarks?
Bookmarks let you save tweets for later in a dedicated timeline. You tap the share icon or bookmark button, and the tweet jumps to your personal list, ready whenever you need it.
Think of it like clipping articles from a magazine. You pull them out and file them in a folder. Only instead of paper, it’s digital. Only you see it.
A Brief History of Bookmarks on X
- October 2017: Twitter confirmed plans to launch a save-for-later feature at its annual Hack Week.
- November 2017: The platform tested Bookmarks, a way to flag tweets privately before posting.
- February 28, 2018: Bookmarks rolled out globally on iOS, Android, Twitter Lite, and mobile web.
- Early 2023: The feature became a staple of X’s toolset, quietly eclipsing the old “like-to-save” hack.
Are Twitter (X) Bookmarks Public?
The short answer: No. Your bookmarks stay hidden.
- Only you can open your Bookmarks tab.
- The count of bookmarks on a tweet is visible to everyone, just not who bookmarked it.
- Lists on X, by contrast, can be public or private. Bookmarks are always private.
Why Privacy Matters
Think of your bookmarks as a diary. You keep notes on things you find useful or fun. You wouldn’t want everyone entering your diary. Same idea here.
Keeping bookmarks private:
- Frees you to save sensitive tips or news without judgement.
- Protects your research or personal interests.
- Simplifies your feed—no one else can clutter your list.
How Bookmarks Work
Using bookmarks is straightforward:
- Tap the share icon under any tweet.
- Select “Bookmark.”
- A prompt confirms your save.
- To remove, tap the bookmark icon again or use the “Remove” option in your Bookmarks tab.
Behind the scenes, X stores bookmarks in your account data. It syncs them across devices. Bookmark a tweet on your phone. See it on your desktop.
How to View Your Bookmarks
To see your saved tweets:
- On mobile: Tap your profile picture → Bookmarks.
- On web: Click the left-side menu → Bookmarks.
It’s that simple. Your entire list appears, in the order you saved them.
Organizing Your Bookmarks
By default, all saved tweets land in All bookmarks. If you want folders, you need X Premium:
- Long-press the bookmark icon on a tweet.
- Tap “Add to folder.”
- Create a new folder or select an existing one.
Any tweet saved without a folder drops into “All bookmarks.” Folders help when your list becomes unwieldy.
Conclusion
Your X bookmarks are your secret stash. No one else sees them—just you. You can bookmark anything: tips, jokes, news, or threads. Then you can organize into folders if you upgrade. Bookmark counts remain public, but identities stay hidden. Now that you know how private and flexible bookmarks are, go ahead—save without worry.
Happy bookmarking!
