Twitter’s platform is designed to provide real-time, minute-by-minute updates on everything from news to entertainment. But what can you do if uninteresting topics continue appearing in the Trending section of your Twitter feed?
While Twitter’s algorithm pushes topics to your feed that you may find interesting, the company gives you some control over what you see. This article will teach you how to remove trends from Twitter.
Why Remove Trends from Twitter
There are a few key reasons you may want to remove trends from your Twitter feed:
- Mental Health – Seeing upsetting or negative trending topics can negatively impact mental health for some users. Removing trends gives you more control over what you’re exposed to.
- Irrelevant Content – Even if topics are not upsetting, many users find trending topics to be about subjects they have no interest in. Removing them cleans up your feed.
- Customization – Controlling trends is one way to further customize what you see on Twitter to match your unique interests.
How to Remove Trends on Twitter Website
If you use Twitter on the web, here are the steps to remove trends:
- Click on Settings & Privacy.
- Click on Privacy and safety.
- Click on Content you see.
- Click on Interests.
- Scroll through the list and uncheck any topics you aren’t interested in.
Now, when you click the Trending tab, Twitter knows you’re not interested in these topics, and they should disappear.
How to Remove Trends on Twitter’s Mobile App
The process is slightly different on mobile. Here are the steps for Android and iOS:
Remove Trends on Twitter’s Android App
- Open the Twitter app and tap on the Search icon at the bottom of the page.
- Tap on For You or Trending at the top.
- Locate the trend you’d like to remove. Then, tap the Three dot icon to the right.
- Tap on Not interested in this.
The trend will disappear from your feed. You can do this for anything from Politics to gaming.
Remove Trends on Twitter’s iOS App
- Open the Twitter app and tap on the Search icon at the bottom of the page.
- Tap on For You or Trending at the top
- Locate the trend you’d like to remove. Then, swipe left on the trend.
- Tap Hide Trend to remove it from your feed.
Use Browser Extensions to Remove Trends
If using the mobile app or web settings isn’t working, another option is to install a browser extension that specifically blocks trends.
For example, the Chrome extension Remove Twitter Trends does this automatically. Once installed, trends and “Who to Follow” boxes will be removed from Twitter.com.
Other Ways to Customize Your Twitter Feed
In addition to removing trends, there are other customization options to consider:
- Mute Words – Prevent tweets with certain keywords from appearing in your feed.
- Mute Accounts – Stop seeing tweets from specific accounts without unfollowing them.
- Lists – Curate custom timelines by adding users to lists, then view list feeds.
- Follow Topics – Follow subjects like gaming or sports rather than just individual accounts.
Taking the time to customize your Twitter feed by removing trends and following topics tailored to you results in a much better, less noisy experience. Give it a try next time you notice Twitter’s trending section is filled with content you find irrelevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I permanently remove trends from my Twitter feed?
Yes, on both mobile and web you can permanently opt out of certain trends by indicating you are “Not Interested” whenever they appear in your feed. Do this enough times and Twitter will learn you don’t want to see that topic.
What if I change my mind and want to see a trend I had removed?
You can undo removing trends by visiting your Twitter account settings. On web, go back to “Interests” and re-check topics you had previously unchecked. On mobile, removed trends can be refollowed from the Trending tab.
Will removing trends completely eliminate them from my Twitter feed?
Not necessarily. Twitter may still occasionally recommend Tweets about a trending topic you removed, especially if you have recently liked, tweeted, or retweeted about related subjects. But removing them significantly cuts down on how often you see them.
