Hate spoilers? You’re not alone. Good news—Meta’s Threads app is working on a new feature that could save your next binge-watch session.
In a post shared by Mark Zuckerberg, Threads revealed that it’s testing a new tool that lets users blur or hide parts of their posts—whether it’s text or images—that might contain spoilers. This means you can still talk about that crazy season finale or plot twist without ruining the surprise for someone else.
How the Spoiler Tool Works
Here’s the simple way it works:
- Want to hide an image? Tap the photo, then select “Mark as Spoiler.”
- Want to hide some text? Highlight the part you want to cover, and tap the same option.
That’s it. Your followers will see a blurred version of the content, and they can choose to tap and reveal it if they’re okay with spoilers.
It’s kind of like Reddit’s spoiler tag but made for Threads’ style.
Looks Different on Desktop and Mobile
Depending on where you use Threads, spoiler content will appear slightly differently:
- On phones: Spoilers are hidden behind a cloud of floating dots—kind of playful and fun.
- On desktop: The content is covered with a simple gray block.
A Meta spokesperson mentioned that this feature is currently optimized for mobile, but they’re planning to improve the desktop experience soon.
Who Gets It First?
Right now, the spoiler tool is being rolled out as a test, and it’s available globally. But that doesn’t mean everyone has it just yet. Meta hasn’t said exactly how many people can try it or when it will be widely available.
So, if you don’t see the option yet, don’t worry—it’s on the way.
Why This Is a Big Deal
Let’s be honest—spoilers are everywhere. Whether it’s someone talking about the latest movie, a game ending, or a surprise twist, one scroll can ruin the fun. Threads adding this feature means:
- You can share your thoughts safely, without giving things away.
- Others can choose whether to view spoilers or not.
- It helps Threads compete with platforms like Reddit, X (Twitter), and TikTok, where content sharing happens fast.
It’s a small feature, but it could make a big difference in how people use the app.
Key Takeaways
- Threads is testing a spoiler-hiding feature for posts.
- You can blur text or images by selecting “Mark as Spoiler.”
- Hidden content can be revealed with a tap or click.
- The look varies across mobile (floating dots) and desktop (gray block).
- The feature is currently in global testing.
- Optimized for mobile first; desktop improvements are coming soon.
So next time you want to talk about what just happened in that wild episode or the latest plot twist in a video game, you can go ahead—without spoiling it for your followers.
Stay tuned for more updates as Threads continues to roll out new features that make social sharing a little smarter.