Ever been on X (formerly Twitter) and felt like you were missing part of the conversation? You see a post with a ton of engagement, but the replies section feels… empty, or like you’re not getting the full story.
Chances are, the original poster (OP) has hidden some of the replies. This feature was designed to curb abuse. It can leave the rest of us curious about what was said.
Luckily, X doesn’t delete these replies; it just moves them out of sight.
In this article, we’ll show you how to find hidden replies on X. We’ll explain how to read them. We will also explain why people use this feature.
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How to See Hidden Replies on X (The Easy Way)
X believes in transparency, so even though replies can be hidden, they can’t be made completely invisible. Anyone can view them with just one or two clicks. The process is the same whether you’re on a PC, an Android, or an iPhone.
Step 1: Find the Post
First, navigate to the post you want to investigate. You’ll need to be on the post’s main page, not just scrolling past it on your timeline. Go ahead and tap on the post to open it up.
Step 2: Find the Hidden Replies Icon
Look at the original post. In the bottom-right corner of the post (near the “bookmark” and “share” icons), look for a small, grayed-out icon. It often looks like a page with a dotted-line box or a corner turned down.
This is the “hidden replies” menu. If you don’t see this icon, it means the user hasn’t hidden any replies on that post.
Alternative Method (Using the “…” Menu)
You can also click the three-dot menu (…) on the top-right of the original post (not a reply). From the dropdown menu, select “View hidden replies.” Both methods take you to the same place.
Step 3: View the Hidden Replies
Tapping that icon or menu option will open a new page. It will be separate and will show all the replies that the original poster has hidden. You can read, reply to, and interact with these posts just like any other.
That’s it! It’s a simple, built-in feature that anyone can use.
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Why Do People Hide Replies on X?
You might be wondering why someone would hide a reply. Why not just block a user or delete their own post? This feature gives creators control over the “vibe” of their conversations without escalating a situation.
- To Fight Spam & Trolls: The most common reason. It’s a quick way to clean up a conversation section by hiding “buy my crypto” spam or obvious, bad-faith trolls.
- To Remove Offensive Content: If someone posts a rude, abusive, or malicious remark, the OP can hide it. This action protects themselves and others from seeing it.
- To De-escalate: Hiding a reply is less aggressive than blocking a user. The hidden user isn’t notified, so it avoids a “you blocked me!” confrontation.
- To Hide Off-Topic Replies: Sometimes, people use a popular post to advertise their own products. They might also go on an unrelated rant. Hiding the reply keeps the main conversation on track.
How to Hide a Reply to Your Own Post
If you’re dealing with unwanted replies on your own posts, it’s easy to hide them.
- Find the reply you want to hide (it must be a reply to one of your posts).
- Tap the three-dot menu (…) on that specific reply.
- Select “Hide reply” from the menu.
- X will ask you to confirm. Tap “Hide reply” again, and it will be moved to the hidden replies menu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does X notify users if their reply is hidden?
No. The user who wrote the reply is not notified. Their post simply gets moved to the hidden menu, and they will likely never know unless they check specifically.
Is hiding a reply the same as deleting it?
No. Hiding a reply only moves it to a separate menu. The post still exists and is visible to anyone who clicks the “hidden replies” icon. The only person who can delete a post is the person who wrote it.
Can you un-hide a reply?
Yes. If you hide a reply by mistake, you can go to the hidden replies menu using the steps above. Then, tap the “un-hide” icon on that post. It looks like a “hide” icon with a slash through it.
