SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Twitter announced a new feature called “Unmention” today. This tool helps users control unwanted interactions. It gives people more power over their mentions.
(Twitter Adds ‘Unmention’ Feature)
Sometimes users get tagged in tweets they don’t want to join. This can be annoying. It might even be harmful. Twitter created Unmention to solve this problem.
Here is how Unmention works. A user sees a tweet where they are mentioned. They don’t want to be part of the conversation. They can click the Unmention option. This action removes their @username from that specific tweet. It also stops others from mentioning them again in replies to that same tweet. The original tweet stays visible. The user’s past replies stay too. But their name link is gone.
The goal is simple. Twitter wants users to feel safer. People should manage their own experience. Unmention stops unwanted attention. It helps reduce harassment. Users can leave conversations quietly.
Twitter says this feature is rolling out globally. It will be available on iOS, Android, and the web. The company tested Unmention earlier this year. Feedback was positive. Users asked for more control like this.
(Twitter Adds ‘Unmention’ Feature)
This update is part of Twitter’s ongoing work. The platform wants healthier conversations. Giving users tools like Unmention is key. Twitter believes people should shape their own space online. The Unmention feature is available now for most users.
