Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is testing a new feature that will allow users to see which posts are receiving the most likes. The aim of this feature is to increase user engagement and highlight popular content. Initially, this feature is being offered to a select group of users in the United States.
What is the new feature and who is it for?
X has begun a new test through 'Community Notes' where some users will be given information about posts that are receiving a lot of likes early on. This is presented as a pilot test, and for now, only selected contributors in the United States have access to this feature.
These users will receive a notification as a "callout" on certain posts, informing them that the post is trending in terms of likes. The contributors can then rate the post and provide feedback on whether it is genuinely popular with a broad user base.
How will 'most liked' posts be determined?
This new system isn't based solely on the number of likes, but also examines whether users from different backgrounds and with diverse perspectives appreciate the post equally. If a post receives positive ratings, a message will appear stating — "This post is liked by different user groups."
In addition, contributors whose feedback has been helpful in evaluating the post will also receive a special notification to acknowledge their participation.
Launching 'Got Likes' Section
A crucial part of this X feature will be the new 'Got Likes' section, which will go live on the Community Notes website. This section will display all the posts that have received a lot of praise and positive feedback from users.
This will help users understand which content is truly impactful on the platform and which posts resonate well across different communities.
A New Dimension to Engagement on Social Media
X's new feature isn't just based on statistics, but is a step towards making social media usage more transparent and based on collective participation. The platform doesn't want to limit itself to just "trending" statistics, but wants users to identify and prioritize content themselves that brings different segments of society together.
Through this feature, posts that might be overlooked due to algorithms but are genuinely liked by general users may also gain better recognition.
X has indicated that if this pilot test is successful, the feature will be made available to users in other countries in the future. This is an effort to strengthen community participation on social media, where users decide which content is most worthy of recognition.
