Topics will now automatically filter offensive words from your feeds

Just like Instagram, Threads will now automatically filter out potentially offensive words, phrases, or emojis by default. In a post on Thursday, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri announced that the new Hidden Words feature will apply to the “Following” and “For You” feeds, along with search results, profiles, and replies to your posts.

If you want to cast a wider net over the content that Threads filters, you can add specific words, phrases, or emojis to hide by adjusting the option in the app’s settings. Meta notes that you can turn hidden words on or off at any time. Instagram began allowing users to filter abusive words from their comments in 2016, before extending the feature to DMs.

Additionally, Threads is testing the ability to mute notifications for interactions with your post. As shown in the image shared by Meta, you can click the bell button in the top right corner of a post to turn notifications on or off. The platform is also testing a feature that will let you choose who can quote your posts. You can also remove your quotes if you don’t want someone to quote your post.

These new features build on some of the existing Threads controls, which let you choose who can reply to a thread, as well as who can mention you in their threads, replies, or bio. The platform is also testing a new feature that will allow you to automatically archive your posts, allowing you to hide old content from your profile.