If you use X (formerly known as Twitter), you may have participated in interesting conversations and discovered new content when your friends tag you in posts. But sometimes, you might be spammed with constant mentions or be dragged into long-winded arguments. The seemingly constant notifications can become exhausting if the conversation lasts too long.
In this guide, we walk you through the process of untagging yourself from spam X posts. It doesn’t matter whether you use X on a smartphone, a laptop, a desktop PC, orone of the best Chromebooks. The process is the same for all devices.
After acquiring Twitter on July 19, 2025, Elon Musk changed the social media platform’s name from Twitter to X in July 2023. Along with this name change, tweets are now referred to as posts.
How to untag yourself from X posts
If X posts get too overwhelming, untag yourself from mentions. And if the user keeps tagging you in conversations you’re not interested in, block them. In this tutorial, we show you how to remove yourself from the boring conversations you’re tagged in. We also include a few tips to avoid being tagged by spam accounts or annoying users.
Leave a conversation from Notifications
You can untag yourself from a conversation from theMentionstab underNotifications.
Leave a conversation from a thread
You can also untag yourself from a conversation directly from the thread.
Leaving a conversation untags you from the original post and all replies. you’re able to still see the conversation but no longer receive further notifications. Additionally, people can’t mention you again in the conversation.
How to report a post on X
X gives you the option to report a post for copyright violation, harassment, abuse, or spam. X reviews the report and determines whether the post violates the company’s policies. You are notified if X takes action against the post.
How to block a user on X
If a particular X user spams your feed with posts, block them, and you’ll no longer see their posts. This action also silences notifications from them, and they won’t be allowed to message you or follow your account.
Here’s how to block a user:
How to delete a repost on X
Got regrets about sharing that retweet from days ago? You can still remove it from your X profile
Enjoy full control over your X posts
If you’re swamped with notifications because you’re tagged in a long thread, leave the conversation by following the steps listed above. Still, X has its quirks, and if you run into issues with the social media platform, refer to our guide onhow to solve the common X problems.
