Twitter now gives users stronger control over their feeds. The company announced a major upgrade to its mute word feature. This tool helps people filter unwanted content. The update allows much longer mute phrases. Users can block terms with up to 100 characters. Before, the limit was much shorter.
(Twitter adds expanded mute word feature for more precise filtering)
This change lets people mute very specific phrases. They can target exact sentences or combinations of words. Blocking broad terms often hid good posts too. The new precision helps avoid that problem. Users see more relevant content.
The mute feature now works on hashtags. People can mute entire hashtags they dislike. This stops posts with those tags from appearing. It cleans up timelines effectively. The mute function also ignores letter case. Blocking “News” also blocks “news” and “NEWS”. This makes filtering more reliable.
Users pick where mute rules apply. Options include the main timeline, notifications, and search results. They can choose any combination. Muting works across Twitter’s main features. The settings are easy to find. Users go to “Settings and Privacy”, then “Privacy and Safety”, then “Mute and Block”. They add words or phrases there.
(Twitter adds expanded mute word feature for more precise filtering)
Many users welcomed the improvements. They asked for better filtering tools for a long time. Twitter aims to improve user experience. Giving people more control is key. The expanded mute feature addresses common complaints. It helps tailor the feed to individual preferences. Managing online interactions gets easier. This update rolls out globally immediately. All users on iOS, Android, and web can access it now.