Short answer
If X shows 'Leave this conversation' in the post's More menu, use it to untag yourself; if not, mute the conversation, mute or block the people tagging you, or limit who can tag you.
Key takeaways
- Twitter introduced 'Leave this conversation' (unmentioning) in 2022; availability has varied since.
- Muting a conversation stops notifications without anyone knowing.
- Tagging and mention settings live under Privacy and safety.
Someone tags you in an argument, then fifty people reply-all. Your notifications explode. X has had a few tools for this; here's how to use them.
How does 'Leave this conversation' work?
On a post that mentions you, open the More menu (three dots) and choose Leave this conversation, if X offers it.
Twitter introduced the option in 2022 (it was called "unmentioning" during testing). When available, it unlinks your username from the post and stops notifications from that thread. People in the conversation aren't notified. X has changed where the option appears and who has it more than once, so if you don't see it, use the alternatives below.
What else stops the notifications?
Mute the conversation, mute or block the accounts involved, or filter notifications.
| Tool | Where | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mute this conversation | More menu on the post | No more notifications from that thread |
| Mute account | More menu on their profile or post | Their posts and replies vanish from your view; they aren't told |
| Block | More menu on their profile | They can't reply to or follow you |
| Notification filters | Settings > Notifications > Filters | Quality filter, muted notifications from new or unverified accounts |
How do I control who tags me?
Settings and privacy > Privacy and safety > Audience and tagging.
You can limit photo tagging to people you follow or turn it off. Protecting your posts limits visibility of your replies to approved followers. Our privacy settings guide walks through every option.
What if the conversation is harassment?
Use block and report, not just mute; keep a record if it continues.
Pile-ons where many accounts tag you can be reported as targeted harassment. Report the worst posts, block the most active accounts, and consider protecting your posts for a while so only followers see your replies. If threats are involved, save links and screenshots with dates, and contact the police where appropriate. X's safety settings are explained in privacy settings and account security.
Questions people ask
Does leaving a conversation notify anyone?
No. The people in the thread aren't told. Your username is unlinked from the post and you stop getting notifications.
What's the difference between muting a conversation and leaving it?
Muting stops notifications but leaves your name in the thread. Leaving removes the mention link to your account.
Can I stop people from mentioning me at all?
Not completely. Protecting your account limits who sees your replies, and blocking stops specific accounts from mentioning you in ways that notify you.