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Marketers need to lớn constantly stay on đứng top of these updates so they can make full use of the platform’s potential & keep up with the competition.
On that note, let’s take a closer look at one of the latest features–the option khổng lồ hide likes on Facebook. We’ll dive into why you may want to hide likes on Facebook và walk you through how to vì it.
Why you may want lớn hide likes on Facebook
As much as we try khổng lồ deny it, it’s easy to let those engagement numbers get lớn you. But with the hide likes feature on Facebook, you can now keep those metrics private. Let’s look at a few more reasons why you may want to lớn hide likes on Facebook.
1. You don’t need to lớn create nội dung just for likes
Many social media users are using the number of likes on their posts lớn validate themselves & the nội dung they create. In their minds, the more likes they get, the better their content is. So, before creating or posting anything, they’re asking themselves, “Will people like this?” As a result, they end up not creating or publishing the kind of content they want khổng lồ create.
2. Few likes may send a negative signal lớn your audience
It’s not just the Facebook algorithm that’s counting likes as a way to lớn rank posts on the platform. Social media users are also using those numbers to judge the chất lượng and popularity of the content. If they see that a post has a ton of likes, they immediately decide that it’s a hit with other users.
So, instead of looking at the actual quality and content of the post, they’re letting those numbers decide what content to like, cốt truyện or interact with. In other words, there’s a chance the number of likes could affect your Facebook engagement.
3. Creates a more positive environment
Facebook designed the option to lớn hide likes so that users will focus more on the photos và videos rather than the likes. This could make for a healthier, more positive environment in which users have the freedom to express themselves. As a result, we may be able to lớn see creativity flourish as creators get the courage to experiment and exhibit their originality.
4. Benefits brands just getting started on Facebook
For many brands, turning off like counts on Facebook is a great way khổng lồ encourage your audience to lớn judge the content objectively. This is particularly helpful for brands that are just starting to grow their presence on the platform.
National Geographic doesn’t hide likes but here’s a peek at what this post would look lượt thích if they did:
5. Improves mental health
Unfortunately, lượt thích counts not only affect the nội dung creation process but also people’s mental health. Experts have found that getting fewer social truyền thông media likes can decrease feelings of self-worth in adolescents.
The lack of validation could lead to lớn increased negative thoughts about themselves. This may even increase symptoms of depression và anxiety over time. So, one of the most obvious benefits of hiding likes on Facebook is the possibility of improving users’ mental health.
Why you may not want lớn hide likes on Facebook
On the flip side, hiding likes on Facebook may not always have positive results. For instance, influential users may be unable to lớn demonstrate their nội dung performance. As a result, they may have a harder time scoring brand partnerships.
For brands, not displaying your Facebook likes may come across as deceptive or questionable. In a world where transparency has become the key lớn winning consumer trust, this could put a damper on your relationship with the audience.
Have you decided to try out this new feature? If so, it’s super easy to lớn set up. Here are three simple steps khổng lồ hide the lượt thích count on your Facebook posts:
Step 1: Go to your brand Facebook Page và click on the profile icon at the vị trí cao nhất right-hand corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu, select “Settings & privacy” & then choose “Settings.” You can follow the same steps for your personal profile if you want to try it out for your personal Facebook account.
Step 2: Once on your “Settings” dashboard, click on the “Privacy” button from the left-hand panel of the screen. This will mở cửa all your privacy-related settings. From here, you can change settings for your Page information, tagging actions, blocking và messaging.
Step 3: From the left-hand panel, select “Reaction preferences” at the bottom. Then toggle on the option to hide the number of reactions on your posts.
That’s it–your posts will no longer display the number of likes you’ve received. Once you’re ready khổng lồ start displaying the number of likes again, you just need to follow the same steps as above và then toggle off this option.
When everyone can see the Pages you’ve liked, it’s easy for your information khổng lồ get compromised. By default, everyone can get an idea of your interests & values based on the Pages you’ve liked.
Malicious users could manipulate the info to lớn their advantage. This may involve running elaborate scams with targeted messaging. They may even be able to lớn use the info lớn imitate your brand, which could threaten your brand reputation.
So, hiding the Pages you’ve liked is an excellent way to lớn prevent becoming overexposed on the platform. That way, you can retain some of your privacy & significantly reduce the chances of your account getting compromised.
Additionally, brands may also want khổng lồ hide the other Pages they’ve liked to lớn streamline the information they display on their Page. When people come to your Facebook Page, it’s to lớn find more info about your business. They may want to lớn see your photos và videos or get involved with your community.
However, they’re not necessarily interested in finding out what films, sports teams or TV shows your brand likes. So, when you hide them from your Page, it becomes easier for people to find the info that they really need.
For example, Califia Farms chooses lớn display sections about their events, reviews, photos và videos. Additionally, they choose to lớn include sections about their brand and their community. This keeps the Page minimal while displaying only the most important information.
Step 1: Go to profile và click on the “More” button. You’ll find this in the toolbar under your cover photo. The same option is available on your brand Page if you want to lớn hide the Pages that your brand has liked on Facebook.
Step 2: Select the “Likes” option from the drop-down menu. This will xuất hiện your “Likes” dashboard, which displays all the pages you’ve liked across Facebook.
Step 3: Click on the ellipses button from the đứng đầu right-hand corner of the screen. This will mở cửa a drop-down menu with two options. Click on the “Hide Section” button lớn instantly hide all the Pages you’ve liked. Select “Edit the Privacy of Your Likes” khổng lồ manually edit the privacy for different categories.
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Step 4: Now you’ll be able to lớn see a danh sách of all the Page categories that are available on Facebook. You can manually change the privacy of your likes for each category. Click on the globe button next to lớn the category you want khổng lồ edit và then select “Only me.”
Note that this option is only available to lớn personal accounts. So, you won’t get the option to lớn change the audience settings for separate categories for your brand Page. The only option is lớn hide all your liked pages. To bởi vì this, just follow the instructions above i.e., clicking on the “Hide Section” button.
Bonus step: You can further edit the sections you want khổng lồ display on your Page to lớn keep it clean và minimal. To vì this, click on the “More” button & select “Manage Sections” from the drop-down menu. Then uncheck all the sections you want to lớn hide from your page.
We suggest keeping only the most essential details about your business. This includes your “About” section and your photos and videos. Additionally, you should also give your audience the option to kiểm tra out your groups, communities, events & Live videos.
Consider if hiding likes on Facebook is right for your brand
Hiding your like counts on Facebook allows users lớn focus on the nội dung of the post. That way, they can judge the post objectively and decide how to interact with it. As a result, brands that are just starting to lớn grow their presence on the platform could strategically leverage it.
If you decide lớn hide your Facebook likes from the public, you should still make use of engagement data internally. Kiểm tra out our complete guide on Facebook analytics to help inform your strategy.
Social truyền thông media platforms have given everyone a voice & a way to lớn connect with the wider world. While this is mostly beneficial, there are also drawbacks – not least of which are concerns about privacy & a loss of control over personal data.The content you share, the reactions it gathers from your contacts, and the details of the pages you follow are three things that can be incredibly revealing about you and the people you know. Lượt thích numbers can also affect your mood, so it"s good to lớn know how khổng lồ exercise some degree of control by hiding likes.
Instagram và Facebook are both owned by Meta, & both include the option to lớn hide details about how people are reacting to the things you post. But while these options exist on both platforms, Meta does not exactly shout about them; you need khổng lồ know where to look. So, here"s what you need lớn know about hiding likes on Facebook và Instagram.
Steps for how to hide likes on Facebook & Instagram
Hide Instagram likesHide reactions on Facebook posts
Hide details of the pages you like
Tools and requirements
Facebook accountFacebook app
Instagram account
Instagram app
Step by step guide
1. Hiding likes for an Instagram post
You can opt lớn hide likes on an individual basis on Instagram. If there is a post you would like to vì this for, locate the post in the Instagram app & then tap the three-dot thực đơn above it. From the menu that appears, select the Hide like count option. The number of likes a post has received will be hidden immediately, but it will not stop people from liking it.
2. Making Instagram post likes visible again
If you change your mind about hiding likes, it"s easy khổng lồ change the settings back so they are visible once again. As before, locate the post in question, & tap the three-dot button above it. This time you will be able khổng lồ select Unhide lượt thích count. Again, the change will be immediate & there is nothing else you need khổng lồ do.
3. Hiding likes for other people"s Instagram posts
You can also hide seeing likes on other people"s Instagram posts if you want. To vày so, visit your Instagram profile & tap the hamburger menu (three lines). From the menu that appears, tap Settings và Privacy followed by Like count. You can then use the Hide lượt thích count toggle to lớn hide or show likes as you prefer.
4. Hiding likes for posts as you giới thiệu them
You can opt to hide likes for a particular post as you are creating it, eliminating the need lớn post and then hide them. When you are creating a post, tap the Advanced settings option when it becomes available và then move the toggle labeled Hide likes & view counts on this post to lớn the On position before tapping the back arrow và tapping Share khổng lồ publish the post.
5. Hiding likes on Facebook
There are similar options available on Facebook, meaning that it is possible to hide the reactions that other users have made lớn posts. In the app, tap the hamburger menu (three lines) & then tap the gear icon to lớn access Settings & privacy. In the Preferences section, tap Reaction preferences, & then you can use the On posts from others và On your posts toggles lớn decide which reactions to hide.
6. Hide page likes
The pages you lượt thích on Facebook influence the content you see, but you may not want other people to lớn see your likes. In the Facebook app, visit your profile, tap the three-dot menu, & then tap Follow settings. Tap the setting labeled "Who can see the people, Pages, và lists you follow" and decide who to share this information with; the most private option is lớn tap See more followed by Only me.
Final Thoughts
The are numerous reasons for wanting to lớn hide details about the number of likes posts have received. You may not want everyone else khổng lồ be able khổng lồ see how people are reacting lớn the things you post, because you regard this as private information. Equally, you may decide that you don"t want lớn broadcast how popular (or unpopular) your posts are to lớn avoid judgment from others.
But as well as protecting privacy, there can be other benefits khổng lồ hiding likes. It helps to eliminate some of the competitiveness of social media, & reduces the fluctuating between a rush of dopamine and crushing disappointment when some posts prove incredibly popular and others fail khổng lồ land – simply hiding this information can discourage the urge khổng lồ chase numbers.
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