Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, is gearing up to introduce a dislike button that is making waves among users. The latest update aims to enhance user experience by allowing users to provide negative feedback. However, it is currently in the testing phase, limited to subscribers and verified accounts to prevent spam bot attacks.
Elon Musk’s X launches tests for dislike button
Elon Musk‘s X is testing a dislike button, initially limited to verified accounts and subscribers, to curb spam bot attacks. X’s dislike button has resumed testing as of March 17, 2026, with some users reporting access to the dislike icon next to replies. Nikita Bier, the company’s Head of Product, showcased the feature in a screen recording, demonstrating its functionality.
This is not a new development, as the social media platform had previously experimented with a similar feature in 2021. However, it is now specifically focused on replies.
“The financial incentive to spam on X will decline enormously over the next 30 days and soon be negative,” Nikita Bier’s post read. He further demonstrated the feature by disliking a post, prompting the app to ask for a reason behind his negative feedback.
The dislike button prompts users to specify their reason. The options for providing negative feedback include lack of interest, AI-generated content, incorrect information, or spam. Users can also choose to report the post, potentially leading to account suspensions and post limitations if the content violates X’s guidelines.
However, the announcement has received mixed reactions from the Twitterati. Some seem to be on board with the decision, understanding the need to curb bot activity. Meanwhile, others are concerned about accessibility and user participation.
“That’s wonderful. But release it for Android too,” tweeted an X user. “Perfect way to use it. Get verified people,” echoed another. “So, I pay you every month to downgrade my content?” questioned a subscriber.
Previously tested in 2024, it is unclear when or if X’s dislike button feature will be available to all or if it will remain exclusive to X subscribers.
