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Learn how to filter words on Twitter (X) to block unwanted tweets. Use the mute feature to create a cleaner, more personalized feed.
Twitter, now officially known as X, is a fast-moving platform full of news, opinions, memes, and trends. While this makes it exciting, it also means you’re often exposed to content you don’t want to see — spoilers, offensive language, political debates, or irrelevant hashtags. Luckily, Twitter offers a simple solution: the mute feature.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to filter words on Twitter so you can take control of your timeline and enjoy a more peaceful experience.
You might be wondering: why mute words when you can just scroll past?
Here are a few solid reasons:
Avoid Spoilers: Stay clear of tweets about TV shows, movies, or sports events.
Block Offensive Content: Filter out words or phrases you find toxic or harmful.
Reduce Spam: Eliminate annoying trends, hashtags, or crypto scams.
Protect Mental Health: Keep triggering topics out of your feed.
Stay Focused: Cut distractions and keep your feed clean and relevant.
Whether you’re using Twitter for fun, business, or networking, filtering words helps you control what appears on your feed.
Here’s how to filter specific words, hashtags, or phrases on Twitter using the Android or iOS app:
Open the Twitter (X) app
Tap your profile icon (top-left)
Go to Settings & Support → Settings and privacy
Tap Privacy and safety
Select Mute and block
Tap Muted words
Tap the “+” (plus) button
Type the word, phrase, or hashtag you want to mute (e.g., “spoiler”, “#crypto”)
Choose where to mute:
Home timeline
Notifications
Set a duration:
24 hours
7 days
30 days
Forever
Tap Save
That word is now muted and won’t appear in your feed or alerts.
You can also filter words on Twitter from a desktop browser:
Log in at
Click More from the sidebar
Go to Settings and privacy
Select Privacy and safety
Click Mute and block → Muted words
Click Add
Enter the word or hashtag you want to mute
Choose the location and duration
Click Save
Your feed will now automatically hide tweets that contain that word or phrase.
You can mute:
Single words (e.g., “spoiler”)
Phrases (e.g., “new episode ending”)
Hashtags (e.g., “#CryptoNews”)
Usernames
Emojis (e.g., 😡, 💰)
Twitter doesn’t limit how many words you can mute, so you can build a comprehensive list over time.
If you’re serious about filtering your feed, follow these tips:
Use variations: Mute common variations (e.g., “Spoiler”, “spoilers”, “#Spoiler”).
Include slang or shorthand: Think of how users might abbreviate words.
Mute emojis: Emojis are often used in spammy or viral tweets.
Review your list regularly: Twitter allows you to add, edit, or remove muted words any time.
These small steps will help maximize the effectiveness of your filters.
To edit or remove a muted word:
Mobile: Go to Settings → Muted words, tap the word, then choose Delete word or change the settings.
Desktop: Same path, then click the word and update or delete it.
This gives you flexibility as your interests change over time.
It’s important to understand the difference between Twitter’s content control options:
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Mute Word | Hides tweets with specific words/phrases |
| Mute User | Hides a user’s tweets without unfollowing or blocking them |
| Block User | Prevents all interaction with another user |
| Unfollow | Stops showing tweets from someone in your timeline |
Filtering words is the least aggressive and most customizable approach.
If you’re tired of irrelevant, offensive, or spoiler-filled tweets, learning how to filter words on Twitter is a game changer. It puts you in control of what appears in your timeline and helps make Twitter a more enjoyable space.
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