Threads Launches Spoiler Tags For Photos and Texts

Have you ever wanted to talk about a shocking twist in your favorite show without spoiling it for everyone else? Threads just made that easier. Meta has officially rolled out spoiler tags on Threads, a feature that lets users blur text or images in their posts behind a tappable overlay. It’s a subtle but powerful tool aimed at making conversations more respectful, especially around trending shows, movies, and live events.Let’s dive into what this means and why it might be a game-changer for how we discuss entertainment online.

How Spoiler Tags Work On Threads

This works similarly to other spoiler tags and is designed for both text and images, depending on the device. On mobile, spoilers appear as faint floating dots; on desktop, they’re hidden behind gray boxes. Currently, the mobile experience is more polished, with desktop support still improving. In summary the new feature lets you, Highlight text or images while composing a post, Tap “Mark spoiler” That content is then blurred out for readers, who can tap to reveal it.

Why Meta Added This Feature

The main goal is To make Threads a more welcoming place for pop-culture discussion. TV shows like The Last of Us and The White Lotus often generate massive conversations online, and spoiler sensitivity is real. With spoiler tags, Threads allows users to engage more freely, while giving others the option to stay spoiler-free. 

Threads is steadily growing. As of June 2025, it has reached 350 million monthly active users, compared to X's 600 million. But X is losing traction in some markets, giving Threads an opening.

By embracing features that cater to community etiquette and live-event commentary, Threads is angling to become the go-to place for real-time conversations with fewer pitfalls.

Spoiler tags might seem like a small update but they’re part of a bigger strategy to make Threads the platform of choice for respectful, timely, and vibrant discussions. Whether you're dissecting the finale of your favorite show or reacting to a World Cup goal in real time, Threads now offers a more considerate way to join the conversation.