Bluesky adds setting to hide posts from Discover feed

Bluesky has introduced a new account-level setting that allows users to prevent their posts from appearing in the platform's algorithmic Discover feed, a move designed to give individuals more control over their visibility and reduce the risk of unintended viral exposure. The feature, which rolled out on Thursday, August 27, 2026, comes just one day after the social network added support for longer video uploads.

The toggle, found within the Privacy and Security settings, is labeled "Ask apps to hide my posts from algorithmic recommendations." When activated, it requests that the Discover feed, a primary surface for users to find content from accounts they do not follow, not recommend the user's posts to non-followers. Bluesky stated the change was made because "not everyone wants to go viral. Sometimes you're just posting for your followers." The setting can take up to an hour to fully take effect.

Crucially, this is not a private account feature. Bluesky does not currently support private accounts, and all posts remain publicly accessible to anyone who visits a profile. The new control only limits algorithmic amplification to a broader audience. The preference is recorded at...