How to Mute or Block Someone on Threads

Threads is one of the biggest competitors of the micro-blogging platform Twitter. Like Twitter, users can share their options and interact with others on a topic. However, sometimes you may want to limit what you see or hear from certain people or topics. Thankfully, Threads has the option to mute or block people as well as certain words.

So in this guide, we will look at what muting or blocking in Threads stands for and how you can use it to optimize your feed and experience on Threads. Let’s begin.

Tip: Check out these tips and tricks to use Threads like a pro

What Does Blocking or Muting Mean on Threads

Muting allows you to prevent a word or person from appearing on your Threads feed. You can still see their Threads and replies by visiting their profile or tapping view over the muted content. However, you won’t be notified whenever they post something. This can be useful if you want to keep your feed clean from their content, even if you are following them. Additionally, also remove content with specific words you are not interested to see.

As for blocking, it allows you to prevent someone from interacting with you and your content on Threads. This can be useful to protect your privacy or safety. Moreover, all the accounts you have blocked on Instagram will also be blocked on Threads.

Also Read: Twitter vs. Threads by Instagram: What Are the Differences

How to Mute Someone on Threads

Now, let us look at the steps with which you can mute someone on Threads. There are two ways to mute someone – from the feed and profile. Let’s see both ways.

Note: Even if you have muted them, they can still view, like, and reply to your Threads. However, their Threads and replies will be muted and only shown when you tap the show button.

1. From the Feed

Step 1: Open the Threads app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Tap the three dots next to the profile you want to mute and choose Mute.

Step 3: Tap Mute Posts to confirm.

2. From the User’s Profile

Step 1: Open Threads and go to the profile you want to mute.

Step 2: Choose the three-dot icon at the top-right corner and choose Mute.

Step 3: Tap Mute Posts to confirm.

How to Unmute Someone on Threads

Step 1: Open the Threads app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Tap your profile icon at the bottom and hit the menu at the top right corner.

Step 3: Choose Privacy and select Muted.

Step 4: Select Unmute next to the account you want to unmute.

How to Block Someone on Threads

If muting doesn’t cut the mark, you can block the users from accessing your profile. Similar to muting, there are two ways of blocking someone on Threads.

1. From the Feed

Step 1: Open the Threads app > tap the three-dot icon next to the profile > choose Block.

Step 2: Tap Block to confirm.

2. From User Profile

Step 1: Open Threads and visit the profile of the person you want to block.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner.

Step 3: Choose Block and tap Block to confirm.

How to Unblock Someone on Threads

Step 1: Open Threads > tap your profile and tap the menu icon at the top right corner.

Step 2: Choose Privacy and select Blocked. You will be redirected to Instagram.

Note: If you are logged in to any other accounts on Instagram, you will be asked to switch to the account connected to the Threads.

Step 3: Select Unblock next to the account.

Step 4: Choose Unblock to confirm.

Besides the above-mentioned steps, you can also unblock someone by visiting their profile and choosing Unblock.

How to Hide Words on Threads

Besides blocking people, you can also hide specific words from the platform. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Threads app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Tap your profile, followed by the menu icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: Choose Privacy and select Hidden Words.

Step 4: To hide custom words, choose On under ‘Custom words and phrases.’

To hide offensive words, choose On under ‘Offensive words and phrases.’

Step 5: Now, to add a new word, choose ‘Manage custom words and phrases.’

Step 6: Add the new word and tap Add.

Tip: You can add multiple words separated by commas.

How to Unhide Words on Threads

Step 1: Open Threads > tap your profile and tap the menu icon at the top right corner.

Step 2: Choose Privacy and select Hidden Words.

Step 3: Tap ‘Manage custom words and phrases.’

Step 4: Now, tap over ‘Tap to view your list.’

Step 5: If you want to unhide a word, tap the word and choose the delete button next to it.

You can use the same steps to unhide multiple words.

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Create a Better Feed

Threads is in its infant stage, and it is yet to receive many features like the ability to access Threads on PC or Mac. However, the option to mute or block words and users ensures a safer experience.