How to Pause or Turn Off Notifications for Threads

Despite being the new kid on the block, Threads by Instagram has quickly gained momentum. Often called a simplified version of Twitter, Threads also comes with its set of features and functions. One such feature is the ability to pause or turn off Threads notifications. Keep reading as we have a detailed look at how to do it.

Notifications can get in the way, especially if you’re working or doing something that requires concentration. So, Threads has native options to help pause or turn off its notifications. This includes notifications for new followers, mentions, follower requests, and more.

Let’s get right into it.

Also Read: How to use Threads on PC and Mac

1. Pause Notifications From the Threads App

Instead of permanently pausing all your Threads notifications, you can soft ban them for a limited time. To do this, go into the Threads app’s settings menu and set up a temporary pause.

Note that once this time runs out, your Threads notifications will return to normal. If you’d like to have a go and set it up, follow the below steps.

Step 1: Open the Threads app on your mobile.

Step 2: Then, in the bottom right corner, tap on the profile icon.

Step 3: Here, tap on the menu icon.

Step 4: Tap on Notifications.

Step 5: Now, turn on the toggle for Pause all.

Step 6: Tap on the relevant pause duration.

Your Threads notifications will now be paused for the set time.

2. Silence Notifications for the Threads App

While pausing notifications will work as a temporary fix, you might have issues in the long term. As a workaround, consider silencing your Threads notifications. This way, you will still get all the important Threads alerts sans the loud notification sounds.

However, since there is no native option available in the Threads app to do this, you must use your Android and iPhone settings menu. Here’s how.

On Android

Step 1: Long-press on the Threads app icon to get menu options.

Step 2: Here, tap on the i icon.

Step 3: Once the Threads Settings open, tap on Notifications.

Step 4: Here, select Silent.

Now, your Android device will ensure the Threads app delivers all your notifications in silence.

On iOS

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Threads.

Step 2: Here, tap on Notifications.

Step 3: From the available options, go to Sounds.

Step 4: Then, tap on the toggle to turn it off.

This will ensure you still receive notifications from the Threads app but without any sound.

3. Completely Disable Threads App Notifications

If you’re fed up with the constant notification ping or want to do away with everything social media, you can completely disable notifications using the Threads app’s Settings menu. Then, reinforce this notification ban using your Android or iPhone’s Settings menu. Here’s how.

I. Using the Thread App Settings

Step 1: Open the Threads app and tap on the profile icon.

Step 2: Then, in the top right corner, tap on the menu icon.

Step 3: Here, tap on Notifications.

Step 4: From the menu options, first, tap on ‘Threads and replies’.

Step 5: Here, scroll through the page and select Off for all the options.

Step 6: Then, go back to the Notification settings page and tap on ‘Following and followers’.

Step 7: Again, select Off for all the options on this page.

The Threads app will no longer send you notifications regarding any app activity.

II. Using Android’s Settings

Step 1: Long-press on the Threads app icon.

Step 2: Once the menu options appear, tap on the information icon.

Step 3: Here, tap on Notifications.

Step 4: Now, turn off the toggle for Allow notifications.

This will ensure you don’t receive any notification from your Threads Android app.

III. Using iPhone’s Settings Menu

Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings menu. 

Step 2: Then, scroll down and tap on Threads.

Step 3: Tap on Notifications.

Step 4: Here, turn off the toggle for Allow Notifications.

Your iPhone will now block any and every notification from your Threads iOS app.

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Turn off All Distractions

While notifications are necessary to keep us up-to-date, there are times when silence is bliss. So, we hope this article helped you pause or turn off the notifications for your Threads app. If you would like to know more about the other useful Threads features, check out these tips and tricks for using the Threads app.