Where to find Threads notification settings

Threads notifications live in your Instagram settings, not in a separate app. Open Instagram, tap your profile icon in the bottom right, then tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines). Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Notifications. You will see a section labeled Threads — this is where you control what Threads tells you about.

If you do not see a Threads section yet, you may not have the Threads app installed or linked to your Instagram account. Threads is Meta's separate text-based app that connects to your Instagram identity. You can use Instagram without Threads, and you can turn off Threads notifications without deleting the app.

Key Takeaways

  • Threads notifications appear in Instagram settings under Notifications > Threads, not in the Threads app itself.
  • You can turn off individual notification types — replies, likes, follows — without turning off all Threads alerts.
  • Muting a person on Threads stops their notifications without unfollowing them or letting them know.
  • Turning off notifications does not delete your Threads account or affect your Instagram notifications.

Turning off specific types of Threads notifications

Once you are in the Threads section of Instagram notifications, you will see toggles for different alert types. Replies notifies you when someone responds to your post. Likes notifies you when someone likes your post. Follows notifies you when someone follows your Threads account. Reposts notifies you when someone shares your post. Turn off any toggle to stop receiving that type of alert.

You can also control Message requests — notifications from people you do not follow who send you direct messages on Threads. Turning this off means you will still receive the message, but you will not get a notification about it. The message will sit in your message requests folder until you check it manually.

Some accounts see an option for Activity status notifications, which alert you when people you follow are active on Threads. This is separate from message notifications and can be turned off independently.

Muting specific people instead of turning off all notifications

If you want Threads notifications in general but not from one particular person, mute them instead of blocking or unfollowing. Open their Threads profile, tap the three dots in the top right, and select Mute. You will see options to mute their posts, their likes, or both. The person will not know they are muted, and you will still see their posts if you visit their profile — you just will not get notifications about them.

Muting is useful when someone you follow posts constantly or when you want to reduce noise from a specific account without the social awkwardness of unfollowing. You can unmute anytime by visiting their profile again and tapping Unmute.

Controlling notifications from Threads directly

If you have the Threads app installed on your phone, you can also adjust notifications from within the app itself. Open Threads, tap your profile icon, then tap the settings icon (gear symbol). Tap Notifications to see options for push notifications, sound, and vibration. These settings control how your phone alerts you — whether you get a sound, a vibration, or a silent notification.

The Instagram settings control what you are notified about (replies, likes, follows). The Threads app settings control how you are notified (sound, vibration, banner). You may want to turn off notifications in Instagram but keep the app installed so you can check Threads manually, or turn off sound in the Threads app but keep visual notifications.

Turning off all Threads notifications at once

If you want to stop all Threads notifications without deleting the app, go back to Instagram Settings > Notifications > Threads and turn off every toggle. This is faster than muting individual people and gives you a clean break from Threads alerts while keeping your account active.

You can turn notifications back on anytime using the same path. Turning off notifications does not affect your Threads posts, followers, or messages — it only stops the alerts your phone sends you.

What happens if you delete the Threads app

Deleting the Threads app from your phone stops all Threads notifications automatically. Your Threads account stays active and linked to your Instagram account — you can reinstall the app anytime and pick up where you left off. People can still see your Threads posts and send you messages, but you will not be notified about them until you reinstall.

Deleting the app is different from deactivating your Threads account. If you want to fully disconnect Threads from Instagram, you would need to deactivate your Threads account separately, which is a different process. straightforward deleting the app is the fastest way to stop notifications if you do not plan to use Threads at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off Threads notifications affect my Instagram notifications?

No. Threads and Instagram have separate notification settings. You can turn off all Threads alerts and still receive notifications about Instagram likes, comments, and follows. The two apps control their notifications independently.

Can I turn off notifications from Threads but keep using the app?

Yes. You can turn off all Threads notifications in Instagram settings and still open the app anytime to read posts and send messages. You just will not get alerts when someone replies to you or follows you.

If I mute someone on Threads, will they know?

No. Muting is silent — the person will not receive any notification that you muted them. They can still see your posts if they visit your profile, and you can still see theirs. You just will not get alerts about their activity.

Do I need to turn off notifications in both Instagram settings and the Threads app?

No, but you can. Instagram settings control what types of notifications you receive. Threads app settings control how your phone delivers them (sound, vibration, banner). Turning off notifications in Instagram is usually enough to stop all alerts.

What if I turn off Threads notifications and then reinstall the app?

Your notification settings will stay turned off. When you reinstall Threads, it will remember that you had notifications disabled. You would need to turn them back on manually if you want alerts again.