You added words and tags to Bluesky’s Muted Words list, expecting them to vanish from your entire experience. Instead, those same posts still show up when you run a search. This happens because Bluesky’s mute filter applies to feeds and notifications but does not hide results in the search function by default. This article explains … Read more
You muted specific words in Bluesky expecting them to disappear from your feeds. Instead, those words still appear in the Discover feed. This happens because the Muted Words feature does not apply to the algorithmic Discover feed by default. Bluesky designed Muted Words mainly for the Following feed and notifications. This article explains why the … Read more
You blocked a user on Bluesky, but their replies still show up in threads you are viewing. This is confusing and can make moderation feel broken. The issue occurs because Bluesky blocks are applied to your account but do not automatically remove existing replies from the thread view for other participants. This article explains why … Read more
Blocking a user on Bluesky stops them from seeing your posts, following you, or sending you messages. The blocked user will not be notified that you blocked them. This article explains the exact steps to block a user from the Bluesky web app and the mobile app for iOS and Android. You will also learn … Read more
Bluesky gives you two main tools to control unwanted interactions: Block and Mute. Both tools hide content from a specific user, but they work in fundamentally different ways. Blocking is a hard separation that stops all communication and hides your posts from that person. Muting is a softer filter that hides the muted user’s posts … Read more
You see a post on Bluesky that attacks someone personally, threatens violence, or targets them based on race, gender, or other protected traits. Bluesky has a reporting system that lets you flag this content directly to the moderation team. This article explains the exact steps to report a post for harassment, what happens after you … Read more
Bluesky gives you control over what you see in your feeds. One way to fine-tune your experience is by subscribing to labelers. A labeler is a moderation service that attaches tags to posts, such as content warnings or topic markers. If you want to block certain types of content without muting entire accounts, a custom … Read more
When you block a user on Bluesky, they cannot see your posts, reply to you, or send direct messages. However, you might later want to restore access silently, especially if the block was temporary or accidental. Bluesky does not send a notification when you unblock someone, but the user can notice changes if they check … Read more
Bluesky lets you block other users, but managing blocks one by one can be slow. You might want to block an entire group of accounts that share the same behavior, such as spammers or bots. Public block lists solve this problem by letting you subscribe to a pre-made list that blocks many accounts at once. … Read more
Bluesky lets you block accounts to prevent them from contacting you, replying to your posts, or viewing your content. Over time, you may forget which accounts you have blocked or want to review the list to unblock someone. This article explains where to find the complete list of blocked accounts on the Bluesky web app … Read more