How do you Hide Offensive Comments on Instagram?

 

There are a few ways you can hide potentially offensive comments and message requests you don’t want to see on Instagram. Content that doesn’t go against Instagram Community Guidelines, but may be inappropriate, disrespectful, or offensive (example: racial slurs, curse words or scams) can be hidden using the Hidden Words setting. You can also create a custom list of words, phrases, numbers and emojis you want to hide. 

Keep in mind that hidden comments are still included in your total comment count and when a comment or message is hidden, the person who sent it won’t know. 

Automatically hide comments: Comments with common offensive words, phrases or emojis are filtered out or hidden automatically. This setting is on by default, but you can change it any time. 

Advanced comment filtering: Filter out even more comments that may be spam, or may contain offensive words or phrases. Comments from people you follow and who follow you will not be hidden. This setting is on by default, but you can change it at any time. 

Hide message requests: Message requests that may contain scams or offensive words, phrases or emojis will appear in your hidden requests folder. This setting is off by default, but you can change it any time. Note: Instagram cannot see your messages unless you report them.