Threads sends notifications for many events by default: likes, replies, reposts, follows, and mentions. For many users, this creates a noisy feed that distracts from work or personal time. Threads does not let you turn off all notifications, but it does let you choose exactly which events trigger an alert. This article explains how to open the notification settings in Threads and turn off specific event types so you only see the alerts that matter to you.
Key Takeaways: Threads Notification Customization
- Profile > Settings > Notifications: The central menu where you control all notification types for Threads.
- Toggle off Likes, Reposts, and Follows: Stop alerts for low-priority interactions while keeping replies and mentions active.
- Threads follows Instagram notification settings: Changes made in Threads do not affect Instagram alerts, and vice versa.
How Threads Notification Settings Work
Threads notification settings are separate from Instagram notification settings. Changing one does not change the other. The settings are organized by event type: likes, replies, reposts, follows, mentions, and quotes. Each event type has its own toggle. You can also control whether notifications appear as push alerts on your phone, as badges, or as sounds. Threads does not provide granular control per account or per thread. All notifications are global for the entire account.
The notification system uses the same categories as Instagram but with fewer options. For example, you cannot set separate rules for close friends versus public accounts. You cannot mute notifications for a specific thread after you post it. The only way to stop alerts from a single conversation is to mute the account that started it.
Steps to Customize Threads Notification Events
Follow these steps to change which events trigger notifications on Threads for iOS or Android. The steps are identical on both platforms.
- Open Threads and go to your profile
Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This is the silhouette icon. - Open Settings
Tap the two horizontal lines icon at the top right. A menu appears. Tap Settings. - Open Notifications settings
In the Settings menu, tap Notifications. You see a list of event types with toggle switches next to each one. - Turn off an event type
Tap the toggle switch next to the event you want to silence. The toggle turns from blue to gray. Repeat for each event type you want to disable. - Adjust push notification style (optional)
Below the event toggles, tap Push Notifications. You can turn off sound, badges, or both while keeping the visual alert. - Close Settings
Tap the back arrow or swipe down to exit. Your changes save automatically.
What Each Notification Event Controls
The following list describes what each toggle does:
- Likes: Alerts you when someone likes your post.
- Replies: Alerts you when someone replies to your post.
- Reposts: Alerts you when someone reposts your post.
- Follows: Alerts you when someone follows you.
- Mentions: Alerts you when someone mentions your username in a post.
- Quotes: Alerts you when someone quotes your post.
Common Issues and Things to Avoid
Notifications Still Appear After Turning Them Off
If you turned off a notification event but still see alerts, check the Push Notifications section. The event toggle only controls whether the alert appears in the Threads app. To stop the alert from appearing on your phone lock screen, go to Notifications > Push Notifications and turn off Push Notifications entirely or disable Sound and Badges.
Threads Notifications Are Too Quiet
If you want more notifications, not fewer, turn on the event toggles you previously disabled. Also check that your phone system notifications for Threads are enabled. On iOS, go to Settings > Notifications > Threads and make sure Allow Notifications is on. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Threads > Notifications and enable all categories.
Changes Do Not Sync Between Devices
Threads notification settings are stored per device. If you change settings on your phone, the same changes do not apply to a tablet or another phone logged into the same account. You must repeat the steps on each device.
Cannot Mute Notifications for a Single Thread
Threads does not offer per-thread mute. To stop notifications from a specific conversation, you must mute the account that started the thread. Go to the account profile, tap the bell icon, and select Mute. You can also block the account if you do not want to see any of its content.
Threads vs Instagram: Notification Settings Compared
| Item | Threads | |
|---|---|---|
| Event types | Likes, replies, reposts, follows, mentions, quotes | Likes, comments, follows, mentions, direct messages, story replies, live videos |
| Per-thread mute | Not available | Not available |
| Account-level mute | Available | Available |
| Push sound control | Global on/off | Global on/off |
| Badge control | Global on/off | Global on/off |
| Settings sync across devices | No | No |
Threads notification settings are simpler than Instagram settings because Threads has fewer interaction types. Both apps lack per-thread mute and cross-device sync. If you want a quiet experience on both apps, you must configure each app separately.
Now you can open Threads, go to Profile > Settings > Notifications, and turn off the events that clutter your alerts. Start by disabling Likes and Reposts to reduce noise while keeping Replies and Mentions for important conversations. For an even quieter experience, turn off Push Notifications entirely and check the app only when you choose. Remember that changes are per device, so repeat the steps on any other device where you use Threads.