Can People See What You Search on Twitter?
Twitter has become one of the most prominent social media sites in the world.
Nowadays, almost everybody has a Twitter account, and the platform is certainly used on a daily basis.
We use Twitter to make tweets, engage with our followers, retweet others’ content, and search for things that match our interest.
But can other individuals have knowledge regarding the things you are constantly searching for on Twitter?
This is a question that almost every Twitter user has had at least once while using the app.
That’s why in today’s article on our site, we will be discussing the following topics:
- Can people see what you search on Twitter?;
- How does searching a tweet or content on Twitter work?;
- What can other people see on my Twitter profile?
Can People See What You Search on Twitter?
The short and only answer to this question is no, they can’t. A specific person cannot see your Twitter search history by any means.
Not even your Twitter followers are allowed to access this kind of information on the website or the app, so don’t worry about it.
It is clear that Twitter collects data about your accounts, but you can manage this on Twitter privacy settings.
Does Twitter Keep Your Search History?
Yes. The data Twitter collects from you includes your search history. You can stop Twitter from collecting this data by changing your account setting.
Either way, note that you are the only one that can access this data - no one else can. In order to stop Twitter from collecting this data, do the following:
- Go to the Personalization Page on the Twitter site while logged on to your account;
- Scroll down to the button of this setting page and toggle switch “Personalization Data” off;
- Tap on save changes, and Twitter will delete and stop collecting your browser search data on the app.
Can You See Other User’s Searches on Twitter?
No. You cannot see other user’s searches. There isn’t a link or a setting that allows you to do so.
Twitter takes their user privacy pretty seriously, so these are the answers available to this question.
If you can’t see their entire profile, retweets, or can’t send them messages on Twitter, then perhaps they have blocked you.
What Can Other Twitter Users See on Your Twitter Profile?
It is really simple - other users can only check the following info:
- Your posts, including tweets, each comment on your page and all multimedia files;
- Your likes, in case you have a public profile;
- They can visit your page whenever they want;
- The people you follow and respond to, including the ideas you post in your replies;
- And they can request or directly send you a direct message in case you have the option enabled.
What is the Twitter Analytics Page?
The Twitter Analytics Web Page is a website where you can check detailed statistics regarding your own Twitter account.
There, you can see what you search on your search history, the performance of a tweet, your followers, and if you scroll down further, you can see information about the media you post as well.
So, there’s indeed a way to see how many people have seen or interacted with your Tweets, but when it comes to search history, the information is only available to you.
How to Make Your Twitter Account Private
If you are worried about the way Twitter is using your data, you can simply make Twitter private.
If you choose to protect your Tweets, only your followers will be able to interact with your profile.
Fortunately, Twitter allows you to manage your settings however you want on your account.
You can even turn off sensitive content on Twitter, or turn it on if you feel like it. Let’s not wait any longer and let’s get to it.
Step 1: Open the Twitter App On Your Phone
It is worth noting that you can also change your privacy settings from the Twitter web browser version, so you are on your right to do so.
Either way, open your Twitter account, and tap on your profile picture. Then, open the settings menu.
Step 2: Go to Settings and Privacy
Here, select “Settings and Privacy.” Tap on this option, and you will be presented with a new list of settings.
Step 3: Go to “Audience” And Select “Protect Your Tweets”
Select the option that says “Audience,” and you will be able to manage the individuals who can see each tweet you make.
Tap on “Protect,” and you will have protected Tweets from now on. Therefore, only the people that you have accepted as your followers will be able to check your content.
You might as well hide your likes if you please, and if you want to disable this protected feature on your account, you can do so in the future.
Having a private account on Twitter is the best way to properly manage everything that happens on your profile.
All in all, it is impossible for others to check your search history, and you can’t check theirs either.
We hope you liked this article! You can receive more up-to-date Twitter information by reading our related blog posts here, at GrowFollowing
FAQ
How Can I Download My Twitter Data?
You can download your data by requesting it from Twitter on their official website. Simply click on the previously mentioned website and follow the steps.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.