On “Explore,” it has the option to show ONLY one’s own observations (which is unnecessary since there is already a dedicated page for “My Observations”), but no option to HIDE one’s own observations, which would be hugely useful when trying to actually explore and help others with IDs. For instance…

This feature is available in both apps: [image] [image] And the website, by using the URL parameter not_user_id= followed by your username, e.g. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?not_user_id=angi_gregoire

are you referring to the app or website?

Welcome to the iNatForum @angi_gregoire ! I think the feature you are looking for may have some merit. Maybe more so in the identify mode rather than explore. [Ed: Although since this post I think it may not be necessary] I also think on the App and on the Website that being able to explore “ONLY”…

[image] bobmcd: Alas I could not find a without_user_id parameter not_user_Id is the parameter. Note for whatever reason if you enter the text string of the name it just never completes the search. You have to use your user ID number. If you dont happen to know your actual user ID number, yo…

[image] cmcheatle: You have to use your user ID number Gotcha. So in my case, to exclude myself from a certain place: On the Website I would look up https://www.inaturalist.org/people/bobmcd.json The first item listed is 83288 The place I am wanting to exclude myself from is Capital, BC, …

[image] bobmcd: However, I just realized that if I do an Identify of my area https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/identify?place_id=49140 or the world, it would seem (save for one for some odd reason), I don’t show up Yes, 99% of my own observations (but curiously not 100%) seem to be au…

not sure if this is relevant, but in the Identify pages ones own observations are filtered out because they are automatically set to “reviewed” when you upload them.

I will have to play with this a bit. I don’t have a laptop or computer, currently, only a cell phone or tablet, so it’s a bit bulky to work on the website (unfortunate, because I would prefer it for many things).

[image] jdmore: Yes, 99% of my own observations (but curiously not 100%) seem to be automatically marked as “reviewed” at upload. To see them I have to set reviewed to yes or any in the filters. The Identify page is designed for users who want to add IDs to other users’ observations, but you …

I was wondering about the app-side part of this. Could it still be possible to do a checkbox to exclude my observations on the app? While I realize I can do this on the website, it’d be useful for times when I want to get a few IDs in while I’m waiting at the dentist and such. :smile:

I, too, would love to see this feature in the mobile app! I am the primary contributor in my area, as well, and would love to be able to clear out all of my pins when I’m exploring what else has been reported and where. I use the website very little and do most of my interaction with iNat on my phon…

Filter option to hide own observations in "Explore" mode

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Is there a way to exclude my observations from a search? General	5	365	October 10, 2025
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Excluding self in search General	7	1289	August 7, 2019
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URL for obs reviewed for others General	5	411	January 5, 2022

Filter option to hide own observations in "Explore" mode

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