Bluesky allows other users to quote your public posts, which can sometimes lead to unwanted attention or harassment. The platform offers a setting that lets you disable quote posts on your account, giving you more control over how your content is shared. This article explains what the disable quote posts setting does, how to enable it, and what limitations you should know before using it.
Key Takeaways: Controlling Quote Posts on Bluesky
- Settings > Moderation > Quote Posts: Toggle off to prevent others from quoting your posts in their own posts.
- Existing quote posts remain visible: The setting only applies to new posts you publish after disabling quotes.
- Quote posts are still visible on your posts: You can still see and interact with quote posts that others make of your content.
What the Disable Quote Posts Setting Does
When you disable quote posts on Bluesky, no one can create a new post that embeds a link to one of your posts with a preview. This means other users cannot publicly comment on your post by quoting it in their own timeline. However, they can still share the link to your post manually or use the share button to copy the URL. The setting does not affect existing quote posts that were made before you disabled the feature. Those remain visible on your post and on the quoting user’s timeline.
The setting is account-wide. It applies to all your posts, including replies and posts in feeds. You cannot disable quote posts on a per-post basis. If you disable quote posts, the option to quote your posts disappears from other users’ interfaces when they view your content. They will see a message that quote posts are disabled for that account.
Steps to Disable Quote Posts on Bluesky
- Open Bluesky Settings
On the Bluesky web app or mobile app, click your profile picture in the top-right corner. Select Settings from the dropdown menu. - Go to Moderation
In the Settings menu, click Moderation. This section contains options for content filtering, mute lists, and quote post controls. - Find Quote Posts Toggle
Scroll down until you see Quote Posts. The label says “Allow quote posts of your posts.” The toggle is on by default. - Toggle Off Quote Posts
Click the toggle switch to turn it off. The switch will turn gray. A confirmation message may appear briefly at the top of the screen. - Verify the Setting Is Active
Post a new message. Ask a friend to try quoting that post. They should see a message that quote posts are disabled for your account.
If You Still See Quote Posts After Disabling
Existing quote posts are still visible
The disable setting only prevents new quote posts from being created. Any quote posts that were made before you disabled the feature will remain on your post and on the quoting user’s timeline. To remove an existing quote post, you must block or mute the user who created it, or report the post for moderation.
Other users can still share your post link manually
Disabling quote posts does not prevent users from copying the link to your post and pasting it into their own post. The link will still be clickable and will show a preview of your post. The only difference is that the automatic embed and the dedicated quote post interface are blocked.
The setting does not work on third-party apps
Bluesky’s quote post setting is enforced on the official Bluesky platform. Third-party apps that use the Bluesky API may still allow users to quote your posts if the app does not respect the setting. If you encounter this, report the app to Bluesky support.
Bluesky Quote Posts: Disabled vs Enabled
| Item | Quote Posts Enabled | Quote Posts Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| New quote posts | Anyone can quote your posts | No one can create new quote posts |
| Existing quote posts | Remain visible | Remain visible (not retroactively removed) |
| Manual link sharing | Allowed | Still allowed |
| Per-post control | Not available | Not available (account-wide only) |
| Third-party app support | Depends on app | Depends on app (not guaranteed) |
Common Misconceptions About the Setting
Disabling quote posts hides your post from search
No. The setting only affects the ability to create a quote post. Your posts remain public and searchable on Bluesky. Users can still find your posts via search, feeds, and lists.
Disabling quote posts prevents screenshots
No. There is no technical way to prevent someone from taking a screenshot or screen recording of your post. The setting only controls how your post is embedded in a new post within the Bluesky platform.
You can re-enable quote posts later
Yes. You can toggle the setting back on at any time. When you do, users will be able to quote your new posts again. Existing quote posts that were created after you re-enabled the setting will appear normally.
What to Do If Quote Posts Still Appear After Disabling
If you see a quote post on your post after disabling the setting, first check whether the quote post was created before you disabled the feature. If it was created after, report the post to Bluesky moderation. Use the three-dot menu on the quote post and select Report Post. Choose the reason “Violates platform rules” and explain that quote posts are disabled for your account.
If the issue persists, try logging out of all sessions and logging back in. On the web app, go to Settings > App Passwords and revoke any third-party app access that may be bypassing the setting. Then toggle the quote post setting off again.
The disable quote posts setting gives you more control over how your content spreads on Bluesky. Use it when you want to limit public discussion around your posts without fully locking your account. Remember that manual link sharing and screenshots are still possible, so combine this setting with mute and block tools for complete protection.