Threads is one of the biggest competitors of the Twitter microblogging platform. Like Twitter, users can share their preferences 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’ll look at what mute or block in Threads stands for and how you can use it to optimize your feed and experience on Topics. Let’s get started.
Tip: Check out these tips and tricks to use Themes like a pro
What does block or mute mean on thread
Mute allows you to prevent a word or person from appearing on your Topics feed. You can still see Threads and their replies by going to their profile or tapping view on muted content. However, you won’t be notified whenever they post something. This can be useful if you want to keep your feed free of their content, even if you’re following them. Also, remove content with specific words that you don’t want 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. Furthermore, all accounts you have blocked on Instagram will also be blocked on Threads.
Also Read: Twitter vs Instagram Threads: What’s the Difference
How to mute someone on a thread
Now let’s see the steps by which you can mute someone on a Thread. There are two ways to mute someone – from feed and profile. Let’s see both ways.
Note: Even if you’ve muted them, they’ll still be able to see, like, and reply to your Threads. However, Threads and their replies will be muted and only visible when you tap the show button.
1. From the feed
Step 1: Open the Themes app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap the three dots next to the profile you want to mute and select Mute.
Step 3: Click Mute the post to confirm.
2. From User’s Profile
Step 1: Open Threads and go to the profile you want to mute.
Step 2: Select the three dots icon in the upper right corner and select Mute.
Step 3: Click Mute the post to confirm.
How to unmute someone on a thread
Step 1: Open the Themes app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap your profile icon at the bottom and hit the menu in the top right corner.
Step 3: Select Privacy and select Mute.
Step 4: Select Unmute next to the account you want to unmute.
How to block someone on a thread
If muting doesn’t work, you can block users from accessing your profile. Similar to muting, there are two ways to block someone on a Thread.
1. From the feed
Step 1: Open the Themes application > click on the three-dot icon next to the profile > select Block.
Step 2: Click 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: Select Block and touch Block to confirm.
How to unblock someone on a thread
Step 1: Open Themes > tap your profile and tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
Step 2: Select Privacy and select Blocked. You will be redirected to Instagram.
Note: If you’re signed in to any other account on Instagram, you’ll be asked to switch to the account connected to the Thread.
Step 3: Select Unblock next to the account.
Step 4: Select Unblock to confirm.
Besides the steps outlined above, you can also unblock someone by going to their profile and selecting Unblock.
How to hide words on a topic
Besides blocking people, you can also hide specific words from the platform. This is the way:
Step 1: Open the Themes app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap your profile, then the menu icon in the top right corner.
Step 3: Select Privacy and select Hidden words.
Step 4: To hide custom words, select Enable under “Custom words and phrases”.
To hide offensive words, select Enable under ‘Offensive words and phrases’.
Step 5: Now, to add a new word, select ‘Manage custom words and phrases’.
Step 6: Add a new word and click Add.
Tip: You can add multiple comma-separated words.
How to unhide words on a topic
Step 1: Open Themes > tap your profile and tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
Step 2: Select Privacy and select Hidden words.
Step 3: Tap ‘Manage custom words and phrases.’
Step 4: Now tap on ‘Tap to view your listing’.
Step 5: If you want to unhide a word, touch the word and select the delete button next to it.
You can use the same steps to unhide multiple words.
Instagram Topics FAQ
1. Is it better to mute or block on Threads?
This is similar to blocking or muting on Instagram. If you want to completely cut someone off from your connections, then blocking someone is the way to go. However, if you don’t want to receive notifications every time a specific person posts or interacts with your profile, mute them.
2. Does Blocking Topics also apply to Instagram?
Correct. All users blocked in Threads will also be reflected on Instagram as Threads are already integrated with Instagram.
Create a better feed
Themes are in their infancy and have yet to receive many features such as the ability to access Themes on PC or Mac. However, the option to mute or block words and users ensures a safer experience.
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