Threads notifications disappear from your lock screen and notification center once you tap them or swipe them away. If you miss an alert or want to review an older interaction, finding it again can feel impossible. The app stores every like, reply, repost, and follow request in a single location called the Notification History tab. This article explains where to find that tab, how to browse past alerts, and what types of notifications are stored there.
Key Takeaways: Threads Notification History Tab
- Bottom navigation bar > Heart icon: Opens the Activity feed where all past notifications appear in reverse chronological order.
- Activity feed tabs: Switch between “All” and “Mentions” to filter likes, reposts, replies, and follows.
- No time limit on history: Notifications remain in the Activity feed indefinitely unless you delete the original post or account.
What the Notification History Tab Does
The Notification History tab in Threads is the same as the Activity feed. It is not a separate menu or a hidden screen. When you tap the heart icon at the bottom of the app, you see every alert your account has received since you joined or since the last time you cleared your activity manually.
The feed organizes notifications in two views:
- All — Shows every interaction: likes, reposts, replies, new followers, follow requests, and quote posts.
- Mentions — Shows only replies and quote posts that mention your @username directly.
Unlike Instagram or Facebook, Threads does not group notifications by time period. The feed is a flat, continuous list. The most recent alert appears at the top. Older alerts are below, with no gaps or hidden pages.
What Types of Notifications Appear
The Activity feed stores every alert type that Threads generates. These include:
- Likes on your posts
- Reposts of your posts
- Replies to your posts
- New followers
- Follow request acceptances
- Quote posts that include your post
- Mentions in replies where your @username is used
Threads does not show notification history for direct messages because the app does not have a private messaging feature. All interactions are public or semi-public through the Fediverse.
How to Open and Use the Notification History Tab
Opening the Notification History tab requires only two taps. No special settings are needed. Follow the steps below to find and browse your past alerts.
- Open the Threads app
Launch Threads on your iPhone or Android device. Ensure you are logged into the account whose notifications you want to review. - Tap the heart icon at the bottom
The heart icon is the second button from the left in the bottom navigation bar. It sits between the home icon and the search icon. Tapping it opens the Activity feed, which is the Notification History tab. - Switch between All and Mentions
At the top of the feed, tap “All” to see every notification type. Tap “Mentions” to see only replies and quote posts that tag your account. The feed updates instantly. - Scroll down to view older alerts
Drag your finger upward on the screen to scroll through older notifications. The feed loads more items as you scroll. There is no page limit. - Tap a notification to respond
Tap any notification to open the related post. From there, you can like, reply, repost, or quote the post. Notifications for new followers open the follower’s profile.
Common Issues and Things to Avoid
Notifications Disappear After Clearing the Feed
Threads does not have a “Clear All” button for the Activity feed. Notifications remain in the feed until you delete the post that generated them or the other user deletes their account. If notifications seem to vanish, check whether the original post still exists. If the other user deleted their post or account, the notification disappears permanently.
Notification History Does Not Show on the Lock Screen
The Activity feed is the only place to view old notifications. Threads does not sync notification history to your phone’s notification center. After you dismiss a notification from your lock screen, it is gone from that location. You must use the heart icon inside the app to find it again.
Mentions Tab Shows No Alerts
If the Mentions tab is empty, it means no one has replied to you or quoted your post with your @username in the text. Check the All tab instead. If the All tab is also empty, your account may be new and has not received any interactions yet. Post something public to generate activity.
Notification History Tab Missing from the Bottom Navigation
The heart icon is always present in the Threads bottom navigation bar. If you do not see it, you may be looking at a different screen. Tap the home icon first to return to the main feed, then look for the heart icon. If the icon is still missing, update the app to the latest version from your app store.
Notification History Tab vs Phone Notification Center
| Item | Threads Activity Feed | Phone Notification Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Inside the Threads app, heart icon | Phone lock screen or pull-down shade |
| Persistence | Notifications stay until post is deleted | Notifications disappear after tap or swipe |
| Filtering | All and Mentions tabs | Per-app grouping, no filtering |
| Reply capability | Tap notification to open post and reply | Tap notification to open app |
| Time limit | No limit | Cleared after dismissal |
The Threads Activity feed is the only reliable way to review old alerts. Phone notification centers are temporary and offer no search or filter options for past Threads alerts.
The Notification History tab in Threads is the Activity feed accessible through the heart icon. It stores every like, reply, repost, follow, and mention your account has received. To review an old alert, open the app, tap the heart icon, and scroll through the list. If you want to keep a record of important interactions, take a screenshot or save the post URL before the original post is deleted. The Activity feed does not support bookmarking or saving individual notifications.