If you’re active on X (formerly Twitter), notifications can either be your best friend or your biggest distraction. Understanding how to manage them properly helps you stay engaged with your audience, catch important mentions, and avoid endless noise.
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Here’s how to navigate and optimize your notifications like a pro:
1. Access Your Notifications Tab
Open the X app or visit x.com. Tap the bell icon at the bottom (mobile) or left-hand side (desktop). This is your notifications hub.
2. Explore the Two Main Tabs
You’ll see two sections — All and Mentions.
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All shows every like, repost, follow, and reply.
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Mentions focuses only on tweets that tag your handle directly.
3. Filter Your Notifications
Tap the filter icon (on mobile) to adjust what you see. You can filter by verified accounts, followers, or specific interactions.
4. Customize Notification Settings
Go to Settings → Notifications → Filters. Here, you can mute spammy content, limit alerts from non-followers, or block offensive keywords.
5. Use “Push Notifications” Wisely
In Settings → Notifications → Preferences, toggle push alerts for things like DMs, mentions, or trending posts. Only keep what matters — too many alerts can kill productivity.
6. Bonus Tip: Use Highlights
Under certain accounts, you’ll see a Highlights section that surfaces your most engaged interactions — perfect for tracking top followers or collaborations.
By taking control of your notification flow, you’ll stay active where it matters and stop wasting time scrolling through irrelevant alerts. It’s one of the simplest ways to make your X experience calmer, faster, and more intentional.