How to mute words on X (Twitter), and what muting misses
To mute a word on X, go to Settings and privacy, then Privacy and safety, then Mute and block, then Muted words. Here are the exact steps on the web and in the app, and what muting can’t do.
Updated November 2, 2026Mute a word on X, on a computer
- Click More in the menu on the left.
- Open Settings and privacy, then Privacy and safety.
- Click Mute and block, then Muted words.
- Click the + and type a word, phrase, hashtag or @username.
- Choose where to mute it (Home timeline, Notifications, or both), whether from anyone or only people you don’t follow, and for how long. Then Save.
Mute a word in the X app
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap Settings and privacy (under Settings & Support on some phones), then Privacy and safety.
- Tap Mute and block, then Muted words, then the +.
- Add your word and choose the same options as above.
What muting misses
Muted words are a good start, and they’re free. But they match words, not meaning, so a lot gets through:
- Posts about the topic that never use your word. Mute “election” and you’ll still see posts about candidates, polls and debates.
- Images and video. A screenshot of a headline has no words for X to match.
- Spellings, slang and nicknames. Every variation needs its own entry.
- Search, where muted words don’t apply, and every other site you use.
Mute a topic, not a list of words
Remedy is a Chrome extension that filters your feed by meaning. Describe what you’re done seeing, like “nothing about the election” or “no crypto hype”, and it removes those posts from X as you scroll, whatever words they use. On Plus, it checks images and videos too.
The same filter works on YouTube, Reddit, Instagram and other sites, and the popup lists everything it took out, so nothing disappears without a trace.
Questions
Are muted words on X case-sensitive?
No. Muting “Election” also mutes “election” and “ELECTION”.
Does muting a word also mute the hashtag?
Yes. Muting a word also mutes its hashtag, so muting “spoilers” hides #spoilers too.
Do muted words work in X search?
No. Muted words apply to your Home timeline and notifications, not to search results.
Why do I still see posts about a topic I muted?
Muting matches exact words. Posts that are about the topic without using your words, images of headlines and screenshots, and videos all get through. Filtering by meaning instead of words catches those.