We clicked the "like" button on several tweets ourselves and saw that it did not change into an "X." Moreover, we found no official statements from Twitter, nor any reputable sources ...

The Like button also has created an epidemic of emotional problems, especially among adolescents, who feel forlorn if their posts are ignored and narcissists whose egos feast on the positive feedback.

It doesn’t look like this is the first time YouTube’s like button disappeared. Some users on Reddit reported a similar issue months ago. Update June 5th: Noted the problem has been fixed.

Like it or not, the Like button has changed the world By MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press,Updated May 16, 2025, 10:22 a.m.

A new book, “Like: The Button That Changed The World,” delves into the convoluted story behind a symbol that’s become both the manna and bane of a digitally driven society.

A new book, “Like: The Button That Changed The World," delves into the convoluted story behind a symbol that's become both the manna and bane of a digitally driven society. It's a tale that ...

Even so, Reeves believes the Like button and the forces that coalesced to create it tapped into something uniquely human. “We thought serendipity of the innovation was part of the point,” he said.