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ToggleHow to Turn Off the ‘You Might Be Interested In’ Section on Twitter October 30, 2024
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Most Twitter users find the section “You might be interested in” annoying. You don’t follow certain people and profiles for a reason, and they shouldn’t fill up your Twitter feed. Unfortunately, there isn’t a master switch to remove the “You might be interested in.”
To find a workaround, dig deep into the Privacy Settings. This article also lists some keywords you can block to remove even more unwanted content from your feed.
The Muted Words Trick
Launch Twitter, hit your profile icon, and select Settings and Privacy. Then, choose Privacy and Safety in the following window and swipe down to Muted words under Safety.
If you decide to do it via desktop, select the three horizontal dots under your profile picture to access more settings. Next, choose Muted words in the Mute and block menu, hit the plus icon, and add the words you want to block.
You can add one word, username, or phrase at a time. And the keywords that might help you get rid of the “You might be interested in” are the following:
- suggest_who_to_follow
- suggest_recap
- suggest_pyle_tweet
- suggest_recycled_tweet
- suggest_ranked_timeline_tweet
- suggest_activity_tweet
- share_tweet_to_pocket
Important Note: As discussed, muting these keywords doesn’t guarantee you’ll get rid of “You might be interested in” for good. If this happens, try muting the users that you see in suggestions most often.
Get Rid of All Push Notifications
The number of push notifications you get from Twitter can only be rivaled by those that come from Facebook. Luckily, there is an option to do away with all of them. Then again, some things you’re NOT interested in may still slip through the cracks.
Anyway, here’s how to disable all push notifications.
- Go to Settings and Privacy and select Notifications.
- Select Push notifications under Preferences.
- Tap the button next to Push notifications to disable them all.
- Hit Go to iOS Settings if you’re on an Apple device and disable it all from there.
- Go back to Notifications Preferences and select Email notifications.
- Tap the button next to Email notifications to disable them all.
The Advanced Filters Trick
Notifications Low-Quality filter is there to keep you away from subpar content. It’s on by default when you install Twitter, but all of its advanced options are off.
Therefore, select Advanced Filters under Notifications and tap on the button next to each option to enable it. It might not rid you of the “you might be…”, but it’ll filter through the tweets and profiles most people find annoying.
Your Twitter Data
It’s best to access Twitter on your desktop to take advantage of this option. It’s also available on mobile devices, but it takes you to a browser, and you need to log in again.
Choose Settings and Privacy, then select Account. Thereon, click or tap on Your Twitter Data under Data and Permissions.
Then, select Interests and Ads Data, and you have three different options – Interests from Twitter, Inferred Interests from Partners, and Tailored Audiences.
Select each of the options and make changes to the accumulated data under the respective menu. That’s probably the closest you can get to disabling the “you might be…”, but there are certain limitations.
First and foremost, these changes don’t take effect instantly. And when they do, some you-might-be suggestions will show up. But the silver lining is that their content and frequency shouldn’t be too irritating.
Disable All Personalization and Data
Since you’ve already disabled Your Twitter Data, you might think there’s nothing more to disable. But think again.
As of mid-2017, Twitter keeps tabs on your data, browsing history, location, and more to provide more personalized content. Although there is no official confirmation, it’s safe to assume that the social media giant draws from this information (and other resources) to populate the “you might be…” list.
To disable this, you select SettingsAt first, select Privacy and Safety, and then Privacy. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, and tap on Personalization and Data. By default, the option is set to “Allow All.”
Tap on the master button adjacent to Personalization and Data at the top of the screen. A confirmation pop-up will appear, and when you press Allow, the app will cease tracking your behavior.
Unfortunately, this action does not completely eliminate the “you might be…” feature.
Why did Twitter choose to make it difficult to disable the “You Might Be…”? The concept seems friendly on the surface, aiming to enhance user experience based on individual preferences. So, why would you want to disable it?
However, for frequent Twitter users, the feature often misses the mark, leading to numerous user complaints. Despite this, the section remains intact and challenging to deactivate, suggesting its effectiveness from Twitter’s perspective.
To elaborate further, a considerable portion of users likely engage with the suggestions, trending topics, or sponsored content. This method serves as one of Twitter’s strategies to optimize its in-app presence.
Is the sneaky Blue Bird causing you trouble too? Although achieving a 100% certainty that you’ve disabled the “you might be…” is challenging, there are methods to minimize its intrusiveness.
Are you encountering similar issues with other social media platforms? Have you ever interacted with suggested pages or posts? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Amanda Jones specializes in content marketing. She holds a Master's degree in Marketing Management from the University of Florida and a Content Manager Professional Certificate from the University of Miami.