X has implemented new reply sorting options to enhance user experience. Users can now view replies in order of most relevant, most recent, or most liked.
The update aims to address the challenge of navigating through numerous replies, particularly for posts with high engagement. Prioritizing replies from verified accounts has often led to a less chronological and relevant display of comments.
The ability to sort replies by recency or number of likes can help users filter through a large volume of comments. While X has not disclosed the algorithm for determining the most relevant replies, this option seemingly replicates the previous default sorting method. The new reply sorting feature began rolling out over the weekend.
In related news, X has started working on a dislike button again. While there is no official announcement from the platform’s owner Elon Musk yet, the change has been spotted on the iOS version of X.
A new broken heart icon has emerged alongside the existing heart-shaped “like” button, hinting at a downvote feature. Code references within the app support this interpretation. The platform may be developing a system to rank replies based on user feedback, with downvotes potentially influencing the visibility of less relevant comments.
X previously explored the concept of a “dislike” button in 2021, before Elon Musk’s acquisition. While this experiment was ultimately paused, the recent developments suggest a renewed interest in user-driven content moderation.
