X Adds New History Tab to Help Users Find Bookmarks, Likes, Videos, and Articles Faster
X is making it easier for users to return to the content they care about with the launch of a new History tab, a feature designed to bring saved and recently viewed material into one convenient place.
The update turns X into more of a “read it later” and “watch it later” app, allowing users to quickly revisit bookmarks, liked posts, videos, and articles without digging through different parts of the platform. The feature is rolling out first on iOS.
According to X head of product Nikita Bier, the new History section is meant to give users a simpler way to keep track of favorite posts and come back to content they may not have had time to finish. Whether it is a long article, a video, or a post you liked days ago, the new tab is designed to make it easier to find again.
As part of the change, the Bookmarks button in the left-side menu of the X mobile app has been renamed History. Inside the new section, users will find four separate tabs: bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles.
Bookmarks and likes will continue to work as intentional saves, while the videos and articles sections will be based on what users watch or read on X. This means the app can help users return to content even if they did not manually bookmark it at the time.
X says the History section is private, meaning other users will not be able to see what someone has saved, liked, watched, or read from this area.
The feature gives X a browsing experience that feels closer to a web browser, where users can look back at previously viewed content. It also brings together tools that were previously scattered across the app. Bookmarks were available in the main menu, while likes were located under a user’s profile. Now, both are easier to access from one location.
The new History tab could also support X’s push into long-form content. The platform has been encouraging creators, companies, and publishers to post longer articles directly on X, offering a way to share updates and commentary beyond the standard short-post format.
By adding a dedicated articles section, X may encourage users to treat the platform more like a built-in news reader. As people scroll through posts and open articles, they can build a personal reading history that helps them return to stories and updates later.
The timing of the update is also notable. Many publishers have been dealing with falling referral traffic from major online platforms as algorithms change and AI-powered tools reduce the need for users to click through to outside websites. X appears to be positioning itself as an alternative place for writers, media brands, and creators to publish directly, with discovery and audience engagement happening inside the app.
For everyday users, the benefit is straightforward: less time searching and more time picking up where they left off. For creators and publishers, the History tab could make longer content on X more useful and easier to rediscover, potentially increasing engagement across videos, articles, and saved posts.
With this update, X is continuing its effort to become more than a social feed. The new History tab makes the app a more organized hub for saving, reading, watching, and revisiting content, giving users a practical reason to spend more time inside the platform.
