Big news for Threads users! Meta’s text-based social platform is rolling out a highly anticipated feature: its very own, separate Hidden Words settings. This move marks a significant step forward in giving users more control over their experience, distinct from the connected Instagram platform.
Previously, Threads largely relied on the Hidden Words settings inherited from Instagram. While convenient for some, this often led to a one-size-fits-all approach that didn’t quite fit the unique dynamics and communities forming on Threads. A word you might want filtered on Instagram (perhaps a common spam term) might be perfectly acceptable or even relevant in a Threads discussion, and vice-versa.
With this new update, users will now be able to manage a dedicated list of offensive words, phrases, and emojis that they wish to hide specifically from their Threads feed and replies. This means you can tailor your content filters to suit the specific environment and conversations you engage in on Threads, without affecting your Instagram experience.
The ‘Hidden Words’ feature is a powerful tool designed to help users filter out unwanted content, combat harassment, and reduce exposure to spam. By allowing for independent customization, Threads is empowering its community to curate a more positive, relevant, and safer space for discussion and interaction. Expect to find these new settings within your Threads ‘Privacy’ options, much like on Instagram, but now with a separate toggle or section for Threads-specific words.
This enhancement is a clear indication of Meta’s commitment to refining Threads as a standalone platform with its own identity and user needs. So, dive into your settings, take control, and make your Threads feed truly your own – free from the words you don’t want to see, and open to the conversations you do!