Hello Fellow Local Guides,
We are all familiar with this notification icon - a plain white circle without any symbol inside it. Until now, we have generally understood it to indicate “a new topic from someone you are following.” Below is the illustrated example for reference:
However, with the introduction of multiple reaction options instead of just the Like option, this familiar notification icon has gained another meaning as well.
Earlier, we had only the 
Like option. Now, we have seven different reaction emojis to express our feelings and respond to a post.
With this change, the plain white circular notification icon now has an additional meaning.
Whenever someone reacts to your post with an emoji other than 
, you will receive a notification with this same plain white circular icon.
In simple terms, the icon now has two possible meanings:
- New topic: Someone you follow has posted a new topic.
- New reaction: Someone has reacted to your post using an emoji other than .
The next time you come across this plain white circular notification icon, remember that it may not necessarily indicate a new topic. It could also be notifying you that someone has reacted to your post with emoji other than .
It’s a small change to the notification system, but an important distinction to be aware of.
To make this clearer, here are illustrations showing how the same notification icon appears for each of the other SIX reactions, apart from .
Please feel free to share your insights and experiences in the comments below. Let’s discuss and learn together.
Sharing is Learning.
Let’s continue building an informed, connected, and stronger 
community together.
Stay Happy, Stay Healthy!
JAI HO!!!
🛠️My Posts (selected ones) on How-tos in reverse Chronological order
- Did You Know? One notification icon, two different meanings on Connect – [This Post]
- Did You Know? Your Connect post title can have a maximum of 2 emojis
- Did You Notice? We can now see all “Likes” displayed when a post has many reactions on Connect
- Did You Notice the Updated Character Limit for Signature on Connect?
- Did You Notice the Blue Dot on Connect?
- Did You Know? Connect limits number of recipients in a private message
- Where Flavour Meets Value: Finding Your Perfect Spot
- How to Customize Google Maps Lists with Emoji Icons
- Did You Notice? A refreshed new look for the “Answer simple yes/no questions to help others” section in Google Maps
- Did You Know? Connect limits individual tags (mentions) per post
- Did You Notice? A refreshed new look for the “Updates By visitors” tab in Google Maps
- Did You Notice? A refreshed new look for the “Contribute now” section in Google Maps
- How to check reported content status on Google Maps
- Know this place? Does this place accept personal cheques?
- Did You Know? No more than 4 consecutive replies are allowed on Connect
- How to increase visibility on Sustainability on Google Maps
- How to increase visibility on Accessibility on Google Maps
- How to find and answer simple yes/no questions to help others on Google Maps
- How to edit Parking attribute for a place on Google Maps
- How to edit Sustainability attribute for a place on Google Maps
- How to edit LGBTQ+ friendly attribute for a place on Google Maps
- How to edit Accessibility attribute for a place on Google Maps
- How to know if the reply post is unread on New Connect
- How to quote comments in the reply on New Connect
- How to download LG Connect Badges
- Blank screen under the Badges in Google Maps App (Android)
- How to Undelete Deleted Reply on New Connect
- Suggested Best Practices For Successful Hybrid Meet-ups
- New ways to share what’s ahead
- [Voice of Owner 5]: Result of Impactful Quality Reviews
- How to insert Badges and Flag in Profile Signature on New Connect
- How to write CAPTION on New Connect
- Feature Update: New Look Of ‘Contribute’
- Good News - No more Facts Checked Criterion For Fact Finder Badge
- Good News in the New Year - Road Edits details are back under Edit Tab on LG Profile Dashboard
- All About CAPTIONS
- Feature Update: New Look Of ‘Suggest an edit’
- New Category under Number of Contributions - ‘Reported incorrect’
- Be watchful of your Profile Followers!
- [Voice of Owner 1]: Result of Impactful Quality Reviews
- Square Pins are Ads
- Filter to differentiate between Photo Contributions Photos and Review Photos Google Map
- Improved Google Map Feature to identify Hidden Photos
- Feature to Prompt Rejection or hiding Contribution by Google Map
- Suggestion For Changing the Location or Place of uploaded photos on Google Map
- Suggestion For Sorting Option in Photo Contribution on Google Map
- Experience based Points to Keep in mind while sharing Photos
