QUIET
FILTERS
Stop spam and "DM me" comments without turning off comments or blocking real people. Three switches, about five minutes.
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By the end: spam gets filtered out automatically, and real comments still come through.
How this page works: tap a section to open it. Each section ends with a Next button.
Why Filter
Your comments are your storefront.
When a new visitor opens your post and the first comments are crypto offers and "DM me" bots, your post looks abandoned. Instagram has built-in filters that move those comments into a hidden section you can review. Nobody gets blocked, and nobody gets notified.
Three Switches
In this order. Each one takes a minute.
Do Not Touch
Filters should catch spam, not your customers.
- Don't turn comments off. A post with no comments loses the conversation that helps it travel.
- Don't add normal words like "link," "price," or "where" to your list. Real customers use them.
- Don't block someone over one odd comment. Hide it, or use Restrict if it keeps happening.
- Check hidden comments once a week. Open a post's comments, scroll to the bottom, and tap View hidden comments. Real people land there sometimes.
Fast Start Today
Two moves. Five minutes.
What We Covered
- Hidden Words catches common spam automatically.
- Your custom list catches the spam your posts actually get.
- Limits quiets strangers during a spike without touching your followers.
Next step: open Instagram and do Move 1 now. One minute.