You can delete individual Twitter notifications or turn off entire notification types in your settings

Twitter notifications appear in your notification center (the bell icon) and can be cleared one at a time or in bulk. You can also silence notifications from specific accounts, mute keywords, or turn off entire categories like likes, retweets, and replies. The method depends on whether you want to delete what's already there or stop new ones from arriving.

On the web, the notification center sits in the left sidebar. On mobile, tap the bell icon at the bottom of your screen. From there, you can swipe to delete individual notifications or access settings to control what notifications you receive going forward.

Key Takeaways

  • Individual notifications can be deleted by swiping left on mobile or hovering and clicking the X on web, but this does not stop future notifications of the same type.
  • To stop receiving a category of notifications entirely — like all likes or all retweets — go to Settings and Privacy, then Notifications, and toggle off the types you do not want.
  • Muting a specific account stops all notifications from that person without unfollowing them, which is useful for accounts that notify too often.
  • Keyword mutes prevent notifications containing words you choose, which helps filter out topics or events you do not want to see.

Delete individual notifications on web

Open Twitter in a browser and click the bell icon in the left sidebar to open your notification center. Hover your mouse over any notification and an X button appears in the top right corner of that notification card. Click the X to delete it.

Deleting a single notification removes it from your center but does not change your notification settings. The same type of notification will still arrive in the future. If you want to stop receiving that type of notification altogether, you need to change your settings instead.

Delete individual notifications on mobile

Open the Twitter app and tap the bell icon at the bottom of the screen. Swipe left on any notification to reveal a trash icon, then tap it to delete that notification.

Like the web version, deleting one notification does not prevent future ones. You will still receive the same type of notification unless you turn it off in your settings. Swiping is useful for clearing clutter, but it is not a way to stop notifications permanently.

Turn off entire notification categories in settings

To stop receiving specific types of notifications, go to Settings and Privacy. On web, click the three-dot menu in the top left, then select Settings and Privacy. On mobile, tap your profile icon, then Settings and Privacy.

From Settings and Privacy, select Notifications. You will see options for Likes, Retweets, Replies, Follows, Mentions, and other categories. Toggle off any category you do not want to receive. You can also choose to receive notifications only from people you follow, or from everyone.

These settings take effect immediately. Any notification type you turn off will no longer appear in your notification center or as alerts on your device.

Mute notifications from a specific account

If one account sends you too many notifications but you still want to follow them, you can mute that account. Go to their profile, tap the three-dot menu, and select Mute. You will still see their posts in your feed if you follow them, but you will not receive notifications when they post, like, or reply.

Muting is different from blocking or unfollowing. The account cannot tell they are muted, and you can unmute them at any time by visiting their profile again and selecting Unmute.

Use keyword mutes to filter notifications

You can prevent notifications about specific topics or words by using keyword mutes. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Notifications, then Muted Words. Add any word or phrase you want to filter out. Notifications containing those words will not appear in your center.

Keyword mutes work across all notification types. For example, if you mute the word "election," you will not receive notifications about posts containing that word, even if they come from accounts you follow. You can add or remove muted words at any time.

Clear all notifications at once

Twitter does not have a built-in "clear all" button for your notification center. On web, you can delete notifications one at a time by clicking the X on each one. On mobile, you can swipe left and delete them individually, but there is no faster way to clear them all simultaneously.

If you have a large backlog of notifications, the fastest approach is to turn off the notification types you do not want, then manually delete the remaining ones. Alternatively, you can change your notification settings to receive fewer notifications going forward, which prevents the center from filling up again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting a notification stop me from receiving that type in the future?

No. Deleting a notification only removes it from your center. To stop receiving a type of notification permanently, you must go to Settings and Privacy, select Notifications, and toggle off that category.

Can I mute notifications from someone without unfollowing them?

Yes. Visit their profile, tap the three-dot menu, and select Mute. You will remain followers, and their posts will still appear in your feed, but you will not receive notifications from them.

What is the difference between muting an account and blocking it?

Muting stops notifications and hides their posts from your feed, but they can still see your posts and follow you. Blocking prevents them from seeing your profile, following you, or sending you messages. The account cannot tell they are muted, but they will know if they are blocked.

Can I mute notifications for a specific word or phrase?

Yes. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Notifications, then Muted Words. Add any word or phrase you want to filter. Notifications containing those words will not appear, regardless of who posts them.

Do notification settings sync across my devices?

Yes. Changes you make to notification settings on web or mobile apply to your entire account. If you turn off likes on your phone, you will not receive like notifications on your computer either.