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How to use >x< Lists

Lists let you organize accounts and customize what you see in your timeline. Learn how to create, manage, and use Lists on >x<.

>x< Lists allow you to customize, organize and prioritize the posts you see in your timeline. You can choose to join Lists created by others on >x<, or from your own account you can choose to create Lists of other accounts by group, topic or interest. Viewing a List timeline will show you a stream of posts from only the accounts on that List. You can also pin your favorite Lists to the top of your timeline so you never miss a post from the accounts that are most important to you.

In your Home timeline on the >x< for iOS and Android apps, you might see a prompt to Discover new Lists. If we suggest a List to you that’s of interest, simply tap Follow. From the prompt, you can also tap Show more to browse through our Lists discovery page. There, we will show you more Lists we might think you’d like to follow and you can search for additional Lists in the search box at the top of the page.

We’ll also show you recommendations from the Lists you follow right in your For you timeline.

How to create a List

  1. In the top menu, tap your profile icon.

  2. Tap Lists.

  3. Tap the new List icon

  4. Select a name for your List, and a short description of the List. List names cannot exceed 25 characters, nor can they begin with a number. The default setting for your List is public (anyone can follow the List). To make the List only accessible to you, drag the slider next to Private to on.

  5. Tap Done.

How to add or remove people from your Lists

  1. In the top menu, tap your profile icon.

  2. Tap Lists.

  3. Tap the List you want to edit.

  4. Tap Members.

  5. Tap the more icon on an account’s profile.

  6. Tap the accounts you would like to add or uncheck the accounts you'd like to remove the List.

How to see what Lists you're on

You can view which Lists you are a member of through your Lists tab.

  1. In the top menu, tap your profile icon.

  2. Tap Lists.

  3. Tap Moreicon.

  4. Tap Lists you’re on.

    NOTE: To remove yourself from a List you will need to block the creator of that List.

How to remove yourself from a List

You can view which Lists you are a member of through your Lists tab. To remove yourself from a List you will need to block the creator of that List following the instructions below:

  1. In the top menu, tap your profile icon.

  2. Tap Lists.

  3. Tap More icon.

  4. Tap Lists you’re on.

  5. Tap on the List you want to remove yourself from

  6. Tap on the more icon next to the share button .

  7. Tap Block next to the profile handle (@HANDLE)

To share a List

  1. Go to the List you'd like to share.

  2. Use the share icon ( on iOS, web, and Android) from the top right of the List’s detail page, and choose from:

  • Copy link to List
  • Send via Direct Message
  • post this

To view posts from a List

  1. Go to your Lists tab.
  2. Click or tap the List you'd like to view.
  3. You'll see a timeline of posts from the accounts included in that List.
To edit or delete Lists

  1. Go to your profile page.

  2. Click or tap the Lists tab.

  3. You will see Lists you've created and other people's Lists you follow under the Follow tab.

  4. Click or tap on the List you'd like to edit or delete from the Lists you've created. Click or tap Edit to update your List details.

  5. If you want to add or remove people from your List, tap Edit List, and then select Manage members. Add members by using the search box, and delete members to remove them from the List entirely.

  6. To delete a List, click or tap Delete List.

To follow other people's Lists

  1. Tap the more icon on an account’s profile.
  2. Tap View Lists.
  3. Select which List you'd like to follow.
  4. From the List page, click or tap Follow to follow to the List. You can follow Lists without following the individual accounts in that List.
To add/remove Lists to your timeline

  1. Go to your profile icon menu.

  2. Click or tap Lists.

  3. You will see Lists you've created and other people's Lists you follow.

  4. To add a List to your timeline, tap the icon and it will appear to the right of your For You and Following timelines.

  5. To remove a List, under Pinned, tap the icon to un-highlight the pushpin and it will be removed from your timeline. (Note: This will not delete the List.)

To reorder pinned Lists

  1. Go to your profile icon menu.
  2. Click or tap Lists.
  3. You will see Lists you've created and other people's Lists you follow.
  4. Click or tap Edit.
  5. Press and hold on the reorder icon on the right side of the List cell and drag the List into the desired position.
  6. Click Done to submit the new order. You should see your changes reflected in your Home timeline.

To report a List

Learn how to report a List for abusive behavior.