Instagram Introduces a Fresh Tool to Help Users Block Unwanted Comments

In response to the surge in reports of online harassment and cyberbullying, social media platforms are stepping up their game to protect victims. Instagram, the photo and video-sharing social media giant with an impressive user-base of over 500 million, is the latest to join the fray.

Instagram’s co-founder, Kevin Systrom, released a promising announcement about a new feature (as seen below) geared towards eliminating unwanted comments and enhancing user privacy.

According to Mr. Systrom, the primary goal of implementing this feature is to foster a safer digital environment for all Instagram users. One way of achieving this is by empowering users with the ability to conceal comments they find distasteful or inappropriate.

This revolutionary announcement also highlighted that the posts from followers will now be prioritized and appear before other comments, regardless of the time they were originally posted.

However, the new tool does not just stop at hiding unpalatable comments – it also offers the provision of deleting them entirely. Users even have the ability to report these remarks directly to Instagram’s administration, potentially leading to eventual blocking of the inimical party.

For a visual step-by-step guide on how to activate this new feature, see the images below:

Getting started with this feature is remarkably simple. All you have to do is click on the gear icon located in your profile, then locate and slide the comments tool to either activate or deactivate it.

By taking these proactive steps to curb online harassment, Instagram continues to exhibit its commitment towards creating a safer and more inclusive digital atmosphere for its users.

This move adds to an increasing trend among social media giants, enhancing user control and privacy while promoting a more friendly, respectful, and engaging online environment.

[Updated_TB 2025]