The Ultimate Guide to Muting Words, Hashtags, and Phrases on X (Twitter)

Is your Twitter (X) feed full of content you didn’t ask for—spoilers, arguments, or topics you just don’t care about? If so, it’s time to take control.

In this ultimate guide, we’ll show you how to use the Twitter block words feature—also known as muted words—to block unwanted tweets and create a more peaceful, personalized experience.

🔕 What Does “Twitter Block Words” Mean?

While Twitter doesn’t literally block words, the muted words feature lets you hide specific:

• Words

• Phrases

• Hashtags

• Emojis

• Usernames

When you use the Twitter block words setting, tweets containing your muted terms will be removed from your timeline and notifications, helping you avoid stress, spoilers, or annoying trends.

📲 How to Block (Mute) Words on Twitter (X)

You can use this feature on both the mobile app and the desktop site. Here’s how:

📱 On Mobile (Android & iOS)

1. Open the X (Twitter) app

2. Tap your profile picture → Settings and privacy

3. Go to Privacy and safety → Mute and block → Muted words

4. Tap the + icon

5. Enter the word, phrase, or hashtag you want to block

6. Choose:

   • Where to mute: Timeline and/or Notifications

   • Who to mute it from: Anyone or just people you don’t follow

   • How long to mute: 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, or Forever

7. Tap Save

💻 On Web/Desktop

1. Log in at twitter.com

2. Click More → Settings and privacy

3. Navigate to Privacy and safety → Mute and block → Muted words

4. Click Add, enter the term

5. Customize the settings, then click Save

🧠 Pro Tips for Using Twitter Block Words

To use the Twitter block words feature effectively:

✅ Block all versions of the term: lowercase, uppercase, hashtags (e.g., “Spoiler”, “#Spoiler”, “SPOILER”)
✅ Include slang and emojis often used in the trends
✅ Mute usernames or celebrity names to escape drama
✅ Use temporary mutes for specific events (like sports finals or award shows)
✅ Review your mute list monthly to remove outdated blocks

🧩 What Happens When You Block Words on Twitter?

• Muted content won’t appear in your timeline

• You won’t get notifications containing muted terms

• The content may still show up in search results or Explore

• Muting does not block the person tweeting it—just the content with those words

This makes Twitter block words ideal for filtering topics without unfollowing or blocking users.

🔄 How to Edit or Remove Muted Words

Want to change something later? Here’s how:

1. Go back to Muted words in your settings

2. Tap or click on a muted term

3. Choose to edit duration, change visibility, or delete it

Stay flexible—your mute needs may change over time.

📌 Example Use Cases

The Twitter block words feature is your custom content filter—tailor it to your lifestyle.