When you post on Threads, users on Mastodon and other ActivityPub servers can quote repost your content. These quote reposts do not appear in your Threads notifications by default. You need to enable a specific setting to view them. This article explains how to see quote reposts of your Threads posts from the Fediverse.
Key Takeaways: Viewing Fediverse Quote Reposts in Threads
- Settings > Privacy > Fediverse sharing: Turn this on to allow ActivityPub federation for your posts.
- Quote reposts appear in your Threads Activity tab: After federation is enabled, quote reposts from Mastodon and other servers show up as standard reposts.
- Quote reposts from Fediverse users who block Threads: Those reposts will not appear in your Activity feed due to server-level blocks.
What Are Quote Reposts From the Fediverse
Quote reposts are a feature on Mastodon and other ActivityPub-based platforms. A user shares your post and adds their own comment. This is similar to a quote tweet on X (formerly Twitter). When your Threads account has Fediverse sharing enabled, these quote reposts become visible to you. The ActivityPub protocol sends the quote repost data to Threads. Your Threads app then displays it as a repost with a comment in your Activity tab. Without Fediverse sharing enabled, your posts are not federated, and no quote reposts can reach your account.
Steps to See Quote Reposts of Your Threads Posts From Fediverse
- Open the Threads app on your phone
Launch the Threads application on your iOS or Android device. Ensure you are logged in to the account you want to check. - Go to your Profile tab
Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This opens your profile page. - Access Settings
Tap the two horizontal lines icon at the top right. Then tap Settings. - Navigate to Privacy
In the Settings menu, tap Privacy. This section contains options for how your account interacts with other users. - Enable Fediverse sharing
Tap Fediverse sharing. Toggle the switch to the on position. A confirmation message appears. Tap Turn On to confirm. This allows your public posts to be shared across ActivityPub servers. - Return to the main Threads feed
Tap the back arrow twice to return to the main feed. Your posts are now federated. - Check your Activity tab for quote reposts
Tap the heart icon at the bottom of the screen. This opens your Activity tab. Look for entries labeled reposted with a comment. These are quote reposts from Fediverse users. Tap any entry to view the original post and the comment added by the Fediverse user.
If Quote Reposts Still Do Not Appear
Quote reposts from Fediverse users who block Threads
Some Mastodon servers block Threads entirely. If a user on such a server quote reposts your content, you will not see that repost. The server-level block prevents any data from flowing to Threads. You cannot override this block from your end. The only workaround is to ask the user to post on a server that does not block Threads.
Quote reposts from private Fediverse accounts
If a Fediverse user has a private account, their quote repost of your public post will not federate to Threads. ActivityPub only forwards public interactions. Private accounts keep their activities within their own server. You will not see these quote reposts in your Activity tab.
Quote reposts appear as regular reposts
Sometimes a quote repost may appear in your Activity tab as a simple repost without a comment. This happens when the Fediverse user’s server does not fully implement the quote repost feature. The repost still counts as an interaction, but the comment text is lost. You can tap the repost entry to see the original post on the Fediverse server if the link is provided.
Threads Native Quote Reposts vs Fediverse Quote Reposts Compared
| Item | Threads Native Quote Repost | Fediverse Quote Repost |
|---|---|---|
| Where it appears | Activity tab as reposted with comment | Activity tab as reposted with comment (if federated) |
| Who can create it | Any Threads user | Any Fediverse user on a non-blocking server |
| Requires Fediverse sharing enabled | No | Yes |
| Comment always visible | Yes | Only if the source server supports the feature |
| Blocked by server-level blocks | No | Yes |
Once you enable Fediverse sharing in Settings > Privacy > Fediverse sharing, quote reposts from Mastodon and other ActivityPub servers appear in your Activity tab as reposted with a comment. Check this tab regularly to see how your content is being shared across the Fediverse. For a deeper look, try tapping a quote repost entry and then tapping the link to the original post on the Fediverse server. This lets you see the full conversation thread on that platform.