{"id":49860,"date":"2023-07-06T11:59:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T11:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/threads-block-words-phrases"},"modified":"2024-07-19T11:39:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:39:39","slug":"threads-block-words-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/tech\/threads-block-words-phrases","title":{"rendered":"How To Block Words And Phrases On Threads &#8211; Hidden Words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Need help blocking certain unwanted content? Discover <strong>how to hide harmful words and phrases<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/tech\/what-is-threads\">Threads<\/a> right here! This hidden gem is a powerful feature included in Meta&#8217;s new text-based social media app, giving users the power to hide content they would rather not be exposed to.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a trigger word or phrase? Don&#8217;t want to see content or feel harassed by a particular individual or group? No worries! 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