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Phone Arena
13 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Threads is stepping out of Instagram's shadow with a new way for users to control what they see
Threads is now giving users more control over the content they see, thanks to a new update to its Hidden Words feature. Announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, this change separates Threads' content filters from those on Instagram, allowing for more personalized settings that don't affect the main app. Hidden Words is a tool that helps users filter out specific words, phrases, or emojis across feeds, replies, profiles, and search results. Until now, Threads relied on the same filters users had set up on Instagram. With the new update, Threads gets its own version of Hidden Words, designed to work independently. The feature has also been improved with a few new options. First, users can now create custom filters in batches. That means it's possible to block several words or emojis all at once, instead of adding them one by one. This can be useful for those who want to manage their feed more efficiently. Second, Threads now lets you set expiration dates for these filters. If there's a topic you only want to avoid for a short time, like spoilers for a show or news event, you can set the filter to disappear after up to 30 days. This way, users can take a break from certain topics without removing the filter manually later on. According to Meta, these updates are part of an ongoing effort to add more user-requested tools to the platform. Many people have asked for more ways to control what appears in their feed without needing to block or mute accounts entirely. Giving Threads its own version of Hidden Words is a step in that direction. The change also reflects how Threads is growing as a standalone platform, rather than just being tied to Instagram. While both apps are still linked through user profiles, Threads is starting to get its own set of features designed to support conversation and discovery. For now, this update helps users filter out unwanted content in a way that feels more flexible and easier to manage. As Threads continues to expand, we expect more platform-specific features like this one to arrive, giving users better control over their experience without needing to adjust settings on Instagram. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Threads now lets you manage Hidden Words separately from Instagram, set time limits
Threads, Meta's competitor to X, now has its own Hidden Words setting that operates separately from Instagram. The feature allows you to filter out posts that contain words, phrases, or emojis you don't want to see in feeds, search, profiles, and replies. Previously, Hidden Words was tied to Instagram, so the filters that you entered would be applied to content on both platforms. Now, you can create a separate list of Hidden Words on Threads to further personalize the content that you see on the platform without impacting what you see on Instagram. Threads also announced that you can now set time limits for filters in instances where you don't want to permanently block certain words, phrases, or emojis. You have the option to now set filters to expire within 30 days as a way to 'snooze' them until you want to see the related posts in the app again. For example, this setting could be helpful in situations where you're not caught up on a TV show and don't want to see spoilers on your feed, but want to eventually see posts related to the TV show at a later point when you're caught up. The move comes two weeks after the social network began testing a DM inbox that's separate from users' Instagram DM Inboxes. Today's announcement and the updates to direct messages suggest that Meta may be working to make Threads more of an independent service outside of Instagram. As Threads continues to take on X, the social network has been rolling out numerous features every month. Most recently, the company launched the ability for users to see posts from other users on the fediverse within a dedicated feed, and search for fediverse users directly in Threads. The platform is also testing spoiler text, and now allows creators to use their Threads profiles to share links and track clicks.
TechCrunch
15 hours ago
- TechCrunch
Threads now lets you manage Hidden Words separately from Instagram, set time limits
Threads, Meta's competitor to X, now has its own Hidden Words setting that operates separately from Instagram. The feature allows you to filter out posts that contain words, phrases, or emojis you don't want to see in feeds, search, profiles, and replies. Previously, Hidden Words was tied to Instagram, so the filters that you entered would be applied to content on both platforms. Now, you can create a separate list of Hidden Words on Threads to further personalize the content that you see on the platform without impacting what you see on Instagram. Threads also announced that you can now set time limits for filters in instances where you don't want to permanently block certain words, phrases, or emojis. You have the option to now set filters to expire within 30 days as a way to 'snooze' them until you want to see the related posts in the app again. Image Credits:Threads For example, this setting could be helpful in situations where you're not caught up on a TV show and don't want to see spoilers on your feed, but want to eventually see posts related to the TV show at a later point when you're caught up. The move comes two weeks after the social network began testing a DM inbox that's separate from users' Instagram DM Inboxes. Today's announcement and the updates to direct messages suggest that Meta may be working to make Threads more of an independent service outside of Instagram. As Threads continues to take on X, the social network has been rolling out numerous features every month. Most recently, the company launched the ability for users to see posts from other users on the fediverse within a dedicated feed, and search for fediverse users directly in Threads. The platform is also testing spoiler text, and now allows creators to use their Threads profiles to share links and track clicks.
