How to See Liked Pins on Pinterest (Reactions vs. Saved Pins)

Quick Answer: Pinterest removed the "like" button in 2017. You can't see "liked" pins in the traditional sense anymore-you can only see saved pins (in your boards) and reactions (limited to certain pins). Your old likes were moved to a private board called "Your Pinterest Likes."

Why Pinterest Removed the Like Button

In April 2017, Pinterest eliminated the like button entirely. According to Pinterest's official announcement, users were confused about the difference between "Save" and "Like," so Pinterest streamlined to just one action: Save.

What changed:

Before 2017: You could both "Like" (heart icon) and "Save" (pin icon) content
After 2017: Only "Save" button remains for regular pins
2019 Update: Pinterest brought back reactions, but only for group boards and certain video/Story pins

How to View Your Saved Pins (The New "Likes")

Since Pinterest removed likes, saving pins to boards is now the primary way to bookmark content you love.

Desktop:

Log in to pinterest.com
Click your profile picture (top right)
Click Saved tab
Browse all your boards and saved pins

Mobile:

Open the Pinterest app
Tap your profile picture (bottom right)
Tap Saved tab
View all boards and pins you've saved

What Happened to Old Likes?

When Pinterest removed the like button in 2017, all previously liked pins were automatically moved to a secret board called "Your Pinterest Likes" that only you can see.

To find this board:

Go to your profile
Scroll down to Secret boards section
Look for a board named "Your Pinterest Likes"

Note: This board only exists if you liked pins before June 2017. New users won't have it. If you can't find a board you're looking for, it may have been deleted - you have 7 days to recover it. See our guide on how to recover deleted Pinterest boards. To create new pins to save, check out our guide on how to make a pin on Pinterest.

Reactions on Pinterest (Limited Feature)

Pinterest does have a "reaction" feature, but it's not the same as the old likes and only works on specific content.

Where Reactions Appear:

According to Pinterest's Help Center, you can react to:

Story Pins (video format)
Video Pins
Group board pins (collaborative boards)

You CANNOT react to:

Regular image pins
Video ads or promoted content
Most standard pins in your feed

How to React:

Desktop:

Click the heart icon at the top of an eligible pin
Hold to see reaction options (for group boards)

Mobile:

Tap the reaction-heart icon
Hold to choose from reactions: heart, clap, lightbulb, question mark, thumbs down

Important: According to Pinterest, reactions do not save the pin. If you want to see it later, you must save it to a board.

How to View Your Pinterest Activity History

While you can't see a list of "liked" pins, you can view pins you've recently looked at.

View Recent Activity:

Desktop:

Log in to Pinterest
Click Settings (gear icon)
Select Tune your home feed
View "Pins you looked at" section (shows last 30 days)

Mobile:

Open Pinterest app
Tap profile picture → three lines menu (top right)
Tap Settings
Select Tune your home feed
View recent activity

Note: This shows viewing history, not likes or reactions.

Search for Specific Saved Pins

If you're looking for something you saved but can't remember which board:

Use the Pinterest search bar
Type keywords related to the pin
Look for a filter option "Saved by you" or "Your Pins"
This shows only content you've saved

Difference: Reactions vs. Saved Pins

Feature	Reactions	Saved Pins
Purpose	Share opinion/feedback	Bookmark for later
Visibility	Others can see who reacted	Others can see your boards (unless secret)
Saves the pin?	NO - does not save	YES - saves to board
Where available	Video Pins, Story Pins, group boards only	All pins
View your history	Can't see list of reactions given	Can view all boards
Still exists?	Yes (limited)	Yes (main feature)

Common Questions

Can I see a list of pins I've reacted to? No. According to user reports and Pinterest's current system, there's no dedicated section to view all pins you've reacted to. Reactions are meant as quick feedback, not bookmarks. If you want to see a pin again, save it to a board.

What's the difference between saving and reacting? Saving adds a pin to one of your boards so you can find it later. Reacting is just expressing an opinion (like, love, question, etc.) but doesn't save the pin. Think of reactions like Instagram story reactions-they're fleeting.

Can I still see who reacted to my pins? Yes, if you're a business account. Tap the reaction-heart icon on your pin to see who reacted and what reactions they used. Personal accounts can see reaction counts but limited details.

Why can't I react to most pins? Pinterest only enables reactions on video content, Story Pins, and group board pins. The feature is not available on standard image pins in your main feed. This is intentional-Pinterest wants the focus on saving, not passive engagement.

How do I view pins I saved a long time ago? Go to your profile → Saved tab → scroll through your boards. You can also organize boards chronologically by editing board settings, or use the search function with keywords to find specific saved pins.

Is there a "Your Pinterest Likes" board for reactions? No. The "Your Pinterest Likes" board only contains likes from before 2017. Current reactions are not collected anywhere-they're just engagement signals, not saved bookmarks.

Can I turn my "Your Pinterest Likes" board public? Yes. If you have this secret board, you can change its settings to make it public. Go to the board → three dots (...) → Board settings → toggle "Keep this board secret" off. This lets others see what you liked pre-2017.

How far back does Pinterest activity history go? Pinterest's "Tune your home feed" section typically shows pins you've viewed in the last 30 days. Older viewing history is not accessible through Pinterest's interface.

Why the Change Matters

Pinterest's shift from likes to saves reflects its positioning as a visual discovery and planning tool rather than a traditional social network. The company wants users to:

Save actionable ideas (recipes, DIY, inspiration)
Organize content into boards
Actually use the content, not just passively scroll

This approach differentiates Pinterest from platforms like Instagram or Facebook where likes are central to engagement.

Alternatives to "Liking" Pins

Since you can't like pins in the traditional sense:

If you want to bookmark: Save to a board (create a general "Inspiration" or "To Review Later" board)

If you want to show appreciation:

Leave a comment
React (if available on that pin type)
Save the pin (creators get notified)

If you want to organize loosely: Create a secret board called "Quick Saves" or "Maybe" for pins you're not sure about yet. If you need to remove pins you've saved, see our guide on how to unsave pins on Pinterest. For more organization strategies, see our Pinterest tips and tricks guide and Pinterest posting strategy. To expand your reach, consider joining group boards on Pinterest.

Bottom Line

Pinterest doesn't have traditional "likes" anymore-it's all about saving pins to boards. Reactions exist but are limited to specific pin types and don't save content. If you're looking for that recipe, DIY idea, or travel destination you "liked," check your saved boards instead. That's where all your Pinterest bookmarks live now.

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