If you’ve ever accidentally scrolled your way into a Game of Thrones plot twist or caught a surprise character death from “The Last of Us” before you hit play, Meta might finally have your back.
Threads, Meta’s microblogging app and X (formerly Twitter) competitor, is currently testing a spoiler text feature—confirmed by none other than Mark Zuckerberg himself. The update? You’ll soon be able to gray out parts of your text or images to hide spoilers (or sensitive content) unless someone opts in to view it.
Think of it like giving people a choice before dropping a major plot bomb or sharing a not-for-the-squeamish sports injury photo (looking at you, #BruiseWatch).
Spoiler tags aren’t new—Discord, Reddit, and even Slack users have long known the art of “click-to-reveal.” But bringing it to Threads could be a game-changer for Meta’s push into pop culture conversations. The platform has already seen traction with live reactions to hit shows like “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us,” which regularly trended during their seasons. Now, users can debate plot twists without fear of being labeled a serial spoiler.
The feature is still in testing, so not everyone has access yet. For those lucky few, it’s simple: highlight the text or image you want to cloak, then tap “Mark as Spoiler” from the menu. Voilà—your hot take is officially under wraps until someone’s ready to see it.
Beyond binge-watch banter, spoiler tags could also serve a wider purpose—blurring out content that’s not offensive but still a bit jarring (e.g., minor injuries, emotional posts, or even surprise announcements).
It’s a small feature with big implications: more thoughtful, opt-in content that lets people curate their feeds while still diving deep into cultural moments. Threads is learning fast—and this move might just earn it a few more “follows.”
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