Bluesky lets you mute users to hide their posts from your feeds and notifications. But when you want to unmute several people at once, clicking each profile one by one takes too long. The app does not have a bulk unmute button, but you can use the moderation settings to clear a list in a few steps. This article shows you how to unmute multiple users on Bluesky using the built-in muted accounts list.
Key Takeaways: Unmuting Multiple Users on Bluesky
- Settings > Moderation > Muted Users: View all accounts you have muted in a single scrollable list.
- Tap the checkmark next to each username: Select multiple muted users at once for batch unmuting.
- Tap the Unmute Selected button: Remove all selected users from the mute list in one action.
How Bluesky Handles Muting and Unmuting
When you mute someone on Bluesky, their posts stop appearing in your home feed, feeds, and notifications. The muted user does not receive any alert about the action. You can mute any account from their profile page or from a post by tapping the three-dot menu and selecting Mute Account.
Bluesky stores all muted accounts in a dedicated list under Settings > Moderation > Muted Users. This list shows every account you have muted, sorted by the date you muted them. You can unmute any account from this list individually by tapping the Unmute button next to the username. But if you have muted dozens of accounts, doing this one at a time is tedious.
Bluesky does not offer a Select All button or a bulk delete option. However, you can still unmute multiple users at once by selecting each user you want to unmute and then applying the action. The process works identically on the Bluesky mobile app for iOS and Android.
Steps to Unmute Multiple Users on Bluesky
Follow these steps to unmute several users at the same time using the Bluesky app. You need the Bluesky app version 1.70 or later — the feature is available on both iPhone and Android.
- Open Bluesky and go to Settings
Tap your profile icon in the bottom navigation bar. On the profile screen, tap the gear icon in the top right corner to open Settings. - Tap Moderation
In the Settings menu, scroll down to the Moderation section and tap Moderation. - Tap Muted Users
Under the Moderation screen, tap Muted Users. You see a list of every account you have muted. Each entry shows the username, display name, and a blue Unmute button. - Select the users you want to unmute
On the Muted Users screen, look for the checkmark icon on the left side of each row. Tap the checkmark for every user you want to unmute. A blue checkmark appears next to each selected user. You can select as many users as you like from the list. - Tap Unmute Selected
After you have selected all the users, tap the blue Unmute Selected button at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation pop-up appears asking if you want to unmute the selected accounts. Tap Unmute to confirm. Bluesky removes all selected users from the mute list immediately.
After you confirm, the selected users disappear from the Muted Users list. Their posts will start appearing in your home feed and notifications again. You can verify by going back to the home feed and scrolling to see if their posts show up.
Common Issues When Unmuting Multiple Users
“Unmute Selected” button is grayed out
The Unmute Selected button stays inactive until you select at least one user. If the button is gray, go back to the list and make sure you tapped the checkmark icon, not the username or the avatar. Tapping the checkmark selects the user. Tapping the username opens the profile page instead.
Can’t find the Muted Users list
If you do not see Muted Users under Moderation, you might be using an older version of Bluesky. Update the app from the App Store or Google Play Store to version 1.70 or later. After updating, close the app completely and reopen it. The Muted Users option appears under Settings > Moderation.
Unmuted users still appear muted
If a user’s posts still do not show after you unmute them, check whether you also blocked or muted them through a feed or list. Go to Settings > Moderation > Muted Words & Tags to see if you have any keyword or tag mutes that hide the user’s content. Also check Settings > Moderation > Blocked Accounts to ensure you did not block the user instead of muting them.
Selecting many users is slow
If you have a very long mute list, scrolling and tapping each checkmark can take time. There is no Select All option. To speed up the process, use the search bar at the top of the Muted Users list. Type part of the username you want to find. The list filters to show only matching accounts. Then tap the checkmark for the filtered results and unmute them.
Bluesky Muting vs Blocking: Key Differences
| Item | Mute | Block |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility of your posts | Muted user can still see your posts | Blocked user cannot see your posts |
| Notifications from the user | No notifications from muted user | No notifications from blocked user |
| User is notified | No | Yes, when they try to view your profile |
| Bulk action available | Yes, via Muted Users list | No, must unblock each account individually |
| Posts in home feed | Hidden | Hidden |
Muting is a softer action than blocking. Muting only hides the user’s content from you. Blocking prevents the user from viewing your profile, reposting your content, or interacting with you in any way. On Bluesky, you cannot block multiple users at once — you must unblock each account individually from the Blocked Accounts list.
If you want to temporarily stop seeing someone’s posts without cutting off all interaction, muting is the better choice. You can always unmute them later using the steps above.
You now know how to unmute multiple users on Bluesky using the Muted Users list. Next time you need to clean up your mute list, open Settings > Moderation > Muted Users, select the accounts, and tap Unmute Selected. For even faster management, use the search bar inside the muted list to find specific usernames instead of scrolling through the entire list.