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Threads Activity: Notifications, Replies & Mentions

The Activity tab (the heart icon) is where Threads collects everything that happens around you: new followers, likes, replies, mentions, quotes and reposts. Learn what shows up there, how to filter it, how to control who can reply and mention you, and a simple routine for keeping up without losing an hour.

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♥the heart icon opens Activity in the app and on the web
3reply audiences: anyone, profiles you follow, mentioned only
Oct 2025reply approvals and new Activity filters arrived
3mention settings: everyone, profiles you follow, no one
What shows up

What appears in your Threads Activity

Activity is a record inside the app. Push notifications are separate - you can turn alerts off and everything still shows here.

➕New followers

Who followed you - with a Follow back button.

🔒Follow requests

If your profile is private, approve or decline here.

♥Likes

Grouped: "maya and 12 others liked your post". Tap to see everyone.

💬Replies

Replies to your posts and to conversations you're in.

@Mentions

Posts and replies that tag your @username.

🔁Quotes & reposts

Who quoted or reposted your posts.

✅Pending replies

Replies waiting for approval on posts where you turned approvals on.

📊Recaps & milestones

Occasional summaries, like weekly recaps for creators.

Activity explorer

Try the Activity tab

A practice Activity tab. Switch filters, reply, follow back or hide a reply to see how each action works. Nothing connects to Threads.

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    Filters

    Activity filters and when to use them

    Filters sit across the top of the Activity tab. Labels and order vary by app version.

    All

    Everything, newest first.

    Best for: Your daily skim.
    Follows

    New followers and accepted requests.

    Best for: Follow back people you'd like to hear from.
    Replies

    Replies to you and conversations you're in.

    Best for: Answering - the most valuable thing you can do.
    Mentions

    Posts and replies that tag you.

    Best for: Catching up on people talking about you.
    Quotes

    Posts quoting yours.

    Best for: Seeing how your ideas spread - and joining in.
    Reposts

    Who shared your posts.

    Best for: Thanking people who boost you.
    People you follow

    Activity only from profiles you follow.

    Best for: Cutting through noise when you're busy.
    Verified

    Activity from verified profiles only.

    Best for: Spotting press, brands and creators - but easy to leave on by mistake.
    Replies

    Control who can reply - and which replies show

    Pick what you're posting and we'll suggest the reply settings to use.

    🎚️Who can reply

    When writing a post, tap the reply options: Anyone, Profiles you follow, or Mentioned only.

    ✅Reply approvals

    Turn on for a post to review replies before anyone else sees them (since October 2025).

    🔁Who can quote

    Limit who can quote your post - useful for personal or heated topics.

    🙈Hide a reply

    ••• on a reply → Hide reply. You can unhide it later.

    🗑️Delete a reply

    On your own post, ••• on a reply → Delete.

    ⚠️Restrict

    Limit someone's interactions without blocking - their replies need your review.

    Mentions

    Mentions on Threads: how they work

    ✍️ Mention someone

    1. Type @ in a post or reply.
    2. Start typing their username and pick them from the list.
    3. Post it - they get a mention in their Activity (if their settings allow it).

    🎚️ Choose who can mention you

    🌍Everyone

    Anyone can mention you. Best for creators and brands.

    👥Profiles you follow

    Only people you follow can tag you. A good middle ground.

    🚫No one

    Nobody can mention you. Use if you're being targeted.

    Settings → Privacy → Mentions. Applies to posts and replies.

    Daily routine

    A 10-minute Activity routine

    For creators and businesses who want to keep up without living in the app.

    1. 2 minSkim All

      Get a feel for what happened since you last checked.

    2. 4 minAnswer Replies

      Reply to questions first, then thoughtful comments. Short answers are fine.

    3. 2 minCheck Mentions & Quotes

      Join conversations people started about you.

    4. 1 minFollow back

      Follow people who'd make your feed better.

    5. 1 minApprove or hide

      Clear pending replies and hide anything off-topic.

    Replying early and often is one of the strongest growth habits on Threads. See the 30-day growth plan.

    FAQ

    Threads Activity FAQ

    Where is the Activity tab on Threads?
    In the app it's the heart icon in the bottom bar. On threads.com it's the heart icon in the left sidebar.
    What shows in Threads Activity?
    New followers and follow requests, likes (grouped together), replies, mentions, quotes and reposts of your posts.
    How do I see only mentions or replies?
    Use the filters at the top of the Activity tab. Tap Mentions, Replies, Quotes, Reposts, Verified or another filter to narrow the list, and All to go back.
    How do I stop people replying to my posts?
    When you write a post, tap the reply options and choose who can reply: anyone, profiles you follow, or only profiles you mention. You can also turn on reply approvals to review replies before they appear.
    How do reply approvals work on Threads?
    Turn on approvals for a post and new replies wait for your review. Only replies you approve appear publicly. Threads added this in October 2025.
    How do I hide a reply on Threads?
    On a reply to your post, tap the ••• menu and choose Hide reply. Hidden replies are tucked away from the conversation; you can unhide them later.
    Can I stop people mentioning me?
    Yes. Go to Settings → Privacy → Mentions and choose everyone, profiles you follow, or no one.