X rolls out Timeline Filter for Premium+, shaping For You

X timeline filter: what it is, options, and X Premium+ access

X (formerly Twitter) has launched a timeline filter that introduces selectable views for the main feed, according to PiunikaWeb. The test surfaces options such as “All posts,” “By country,” and “By topic,” and early access is tied to X Premium+.

In the current design, these filters refine what appears in the algorithmic For You feed rather than replacing it. PiunikaWeb also reports the country option relies on account location or IP signals, which is material to how the filter functions and to privacy considerations.

Why it matters: For You feed control, politics, privacy trade-offs

The feature increases user control over the For You feed by letting people emphasize or de-emphasize certain subjects. It also enables screening of politically themed posts as part of broader content-type controls, as reported by HokaNews.

Greater control can reduce noise, rage-bait, and irrelevant items, but it may also narrow exposure to opposing views or global stories. Country-based filtering, in particular, raises questions about how location signals are used and what that means for privacy and viewpoint diversity.

“Moneycontrol said the For You tab will let users choose general content topics,” said Moneycontrol, a technology and business publication.

At the time of this writing, market context around X-related discourse includes Dogecoin (DOGE) trading near $0.09203. The data show sentiment flagged as bearish alongside high volatility of about 6.78% and an RSI near 41.96; this is background only and not advice.

What changes next: filters’ risks and timeline UI shifts

Filter breadth and prominence could evolve as testing expands, which may reshape how users discover posts in the For You feed. Any UI shift that prioritizes stronger filters will likely trade simplicity and control against the risk of more homogenous timelines.

Echo-chambers and privacy: country/IP filtering and topic narrowing

Stronger topic controls tend to improve relevance but can create echo-chambers, limiting cross-cutting information and reducing serendipity. When a country filter depends on location signals, privacy expectations hinge on clear disclosures, retention policies, and whether signals are inferred or explicitly provided.

Hidden like/repost counts: discovery and engagement trade-offs

X has planned to hide visible counts of likes, reposts, and replies in the main timeline to reduce clutter, as reported by Forbes. Removing instant popularity cues could make timelines cleaner but may also limit social proof that helps users assess what’s notable at a glance. Cointelegraph added that these metrics would remain viewable on tap, which preserves transparency for those who seek it while changing passive discovery dynamics.