Threads Simplifies Reply Management with New Hiding Features
Meta’s Threads continues to evolve its moderation toolset with a major update that makes it significantly easier for users to control replies on their posts. The platform has introduced streamlined options to hide unwanted comments, giving creators and brands better authority over their conversation spaces.
Single-Tap Reply Hiding from Activity Tab
The most impactful change allows users to hide individual post replies directly from their activity tab. When a reply notification appears, users can now simply tap an eye icon to hide that response without navigating through multiple menus[1][2]. This single-tap approach eliminates the friction of the previous method, which required opening the original post and accessing its options menu.
Hidden replies remain visible only to the author and the user who hid them, appearing in a covered section at the bottom of the thread. Users can review or unhide replies later if they change their mind[1]. This gives account administrators faster control over engagement while maintaining transparency for those who posted the comments.
Reply Approvals for Pre-Screening Comments
Beyond hiding existing replies, Threads has also introduced Reply Approvals—a feature that lets creators review responses before they appear publicly[7][9]. This proactive approach prevents inflammatory comments from reaching an audience in the first place, allowing users to curate discussions from the outset.
Additional Privacy Controls
The platform previously tested the ability to hide your own replies from your profile entirely[3]. Users can customize their profiles to remove the tab displaying their replies while keeping posts and reposts visible, offering a middle ground between full privacy and complete transparency[3].
Why This Matters
For content creators and brands, these tools address a persistent challenge: managing unwanted comments without compromising brand reputation. Threads emphasizes protection from harassment and maintaining healthy conversations—priorities that differentiate it from competitors like X[1]. By reducing visibility of negative replies, the platform helps keep discussions focused and constructive.
The updates represent Threads’ ongoing commitment to creating a creator-friendly social platform where moderation is immediate and accessible. Rather than letting inflammatory replies gather momentum, users can now act instantly to maintain civil, quality conversations[2].