9 subtle signs someone has “hid” you from their social media feed
It’s time to become social media detectives and investigate the 9 telltale clues that may confirm what you’ve already been suspecting!
1) Sudden silence
In the social media world, interactions are everything. It’s all about likes, comments, shares and reactions. But what happens when one person’s interactions with your posts suddenly stop?
You probably won’t notice if someone isn’t liking or commenting on your posts as much as they used to.
After all, we’re all pretty busy. But if this change is drastic and sudden, it might be a sign that they’ve hidden you from their feed.
However, don’t jump to conclusions just yet. They might just be taking a social media detox or perhaps they’re just too occupied with something else.
The key here is to observe the change. If it’s abrupt and lasting, then you might have been hidden.
It’s not about starting an online feud, but rather understanding the dynamics of your virtual relationships.
2) No more tags
We all have those friends, right? The ones who tag us in every funny meme, every inspirational quote or every cute puppy video they come across.
I have one such friend, Sarah. She tags me in almost everything, from cat videos to food recipes, knowing how much I love both.
But I noticed a change a few months back. The constant stream of notifications from Sarah’s tags just stopped.
It was odd and quite noticeable because she was my most active friend on social media.
At first, I thought maybe she got bored with social media or was busy with her new job. But when I checked her profile, there were dozens of new posts with tags to other friends. It was clear that she had hidden me from her feed.
Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a big deal.
We all have the right to curate our own social media experience. But it did make me realize how easily and subtly this can happen.
3) They’re active, but you’re not seeing their posts
Algorithms play a huge role in what we see on our social media feeds. The more you interact with a person’s posts, the more often their content will appear on your feed.
It’s designed to keep you engaged with what you find interesting.
But here’s the twist. If someone has hidden you from their feed, their posts may still appear on yours. However, the frequency might drop significantly.
If you notice this, especially if they’re an active user, it’s a possible sign that you’ve been hidden.
Don’t forget, though, that algorithms are complicated, and there could be other reasons why their posts are less frequent on your feed.
4) You can’t see their ‘stories’
Stories are a popular feature on many social media platforms, offering a temporary glimpse into the lives of our friends.
But what if a friend’s stories are no longer visible to you?
If you used to see their stories regularly but suddenly can’t, it could indicate that they’ve chosen to hide their stories from you. Most social media platforms allow users to customise who can view their stories, making it easy to exclude certain people.
Of course, they might simply have stopped posting stories or have changed their privacy settings.
However, if other signs are also suggesting that they might have hidden you, this could be an additional piece of the puzzle.
5) They don’t respond to your comments
It’s nice to leave a comment on a friend’s post and have them respond back. It’s a simple way of engaging and connecting with each other.
But what happens when they stop responding to your comments?
If you’ve noticed that someone isn’t acknowledging or responding to your comments on their posts, it could be a sign that they’ve hidden you from their feed. They might not be seeing your comments at all.
However, keep in mind that not everyone is diligent about responding to every single comment. They could simply be busy, or they might have missed your comment among many others.
6) They don’t react to your big news
We often use social media to share our triumphs, milestones, and happy moments with our online friends.
Whether it’s a new job, an engagement or even a personal achievement, it’s nice to see the flood of reactions and well-wishes from our friends.
But what if someone who usually reacts or comments on these significant posts suddenly stops? It can feel a bit hurtful, especially if it’s someone you’re close to.
How we react to other people’s achievements says much more than we realize. Not responding is a reaction in itself.
With that said, they might not be intentionally ignoring your big news. They could just be missing your posts if they’ve hidden you from their feed.
7) Mutual friends mention posts you haven’t seen
I remember a while back, my friends were talking about a group trip they were planning. They mentioned how excited they were, discussing a post one of them had shared on social media.
I felt confused because I hadn’t seen any such post.
At first, I thought maybe I’d just missed it among the sea of other posts. But after checking their profile and not finding it, I started to wonder.
Had they hidden me from their feed?
Don’t get me wrong, they might’ve just forgotten to include me in the post’s audience. But if this scenario happens often, it might be a subtle sign that you’ve been hidden.
8) You’re not included in group photos or events
Social media has made it easier than ever to share group photos and create event invitations. It’s a great way to include everyone and keep them updated.
But what happens when you start being left out of these?
If you notice that you’re not tagged in group photos anymore or not getting those event invites, it might be a subtle sign that you’ve been hidden.
This could mean that they’re not seeing your profile while tagging or inviting friends.
9) Your gut feeling
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, trust your gut. Social media can be a tricky place, filled with algorithms and privacy settings.
But deep down, you know your relationships better than anyone else.
If something doesn’t feel right, if you sense distance where there was none before, it could be a sign that you’ve been hidden.
Our intuition plays an important role in detecting if something is off in our relationship.