How to Follow or Unfollow a Thread in ClickUp
ClickUp lets you follow or unfollow comment threads so you receive only the notifications that matter most to your work. This guide explains how following works, when you are added as a follower automatically, and how to manually manage your thread notifications.
What is a Comment Thread in ClickUp?
In ClickUp, a comment thread is a conversation created when someone adds a comment to a task, Doc, or other item. Replies to that comment are grouped together, so you can follow the full discussion in one place.
Each thread has a follower list. Followers receive notifications when activity happens in that thread, such as new replies or reactions.
When You Automatically Follow Threads in ClickUp
In many cases, ClickUp automatically adds you as a follower to ensure you do not miss important updates. You are automatically added as a follower in these situations:
- You are @mentioned in a comment or reply.
- You add a new comment to start a thread.
- You reply to an existing comment thread.
- You are assigned a comment or a task related to the thread.
Automatic following helps you stay in the loop without needing to manually manage every conversation.
How to See Who Follows a Thread in ClickUp
You can check who is currently following a thread to understand who will receive notifications about its activity.
- Open the task, Doc, or item that contains the comment thread.
- Locate the specific comment thread you want to inspect.
- Find the follower avatars or follower count icon displayed near the thread.
- Hover over the avatars or count to see the list of followers.
This list shows everyone who will be notified when new replies are added to the thread in ClickUp.
How to Follow a Thread in ClickUp
If you want to receive updates from a conversation, you can manually follow a thread in ClickUp even if you are not mentioned.
Follow a Thread from the Comment
- Open the relevant task or Doc.
- Scroll to the comment thread you want to follow.
- Look for the option that indicates following status, such as a bell or follower control next to the thread.
- Click the control to become a follower of that thread.
Once you follow a thread, you will start receiving notifications about new replies and activity depending on your personal notification settings.
Follow a Thread by Participating
You are also added as a follower when you participate in a thread. This happens when you:
- Post a new comment as the first message in a thread.
- Reply to any existing comment in the thread.
- Use an @mention that includes yourself or others.
Participation signals to ClickUp that this conversation is relevant to you, so notifications are enabled automatically.
How to Unfollow a Thread in ClickUp
If a conversation is no longer relevant, you can unfollow it so you stop receiving notifications from that thread in ClickUp.
Unfollow from the Thread Controls
- Open the task or Doc that contains the comment thread.
- Locate the thread you want to unfollow.
- Find the following indicator or follower icon next to the thread.
- Click the icon or toggle to unfollow the thread.
After you unfollow, you will no longer receive notifications related to new replies or changes in that thread, unless you are added again later.
What Happens When You Unfollow a Thread
Unfollowing affects only notifications for that specific thread in ClickUp:
- You will not receive new thread notifications unless you follow it again.
- You can still view all past and future comments when you open the item.
- Other followers remain subscribed unless they remove themselves.
This allows you to reduce noise while keeping access to the full history of the conversation.
Manage Notifications for Threads in ClickUp
Following or unfollowing threads is one part of your overall notification strategy in ClickUp. To keep your inbox manageable, combine thread following with your global notification settings.
Consider these best practices:
- Follow only threads that directly affect your work or deadlines.
- Unfollow threads after decisions are finalized or issues are resolved.
- Adjust notification preferences in your profile to control how and where alerts appear.
- Review active threads regularly to remove yourself from outdated discussions.
This approach ensures ClickUp notifications remain focused and actionable.
Practical Use Cases for Thread Following in ClickUp
Here are common scenarios where managing thread following in ClickUp is especially useful:
- Client approvals: Follow approval threads so you see every client response and sign-off.
- Bug triage: Developers follow bug discussion threads until a fix is confirmed and released.
- Project decisions: Stakeholders follow decision-making threads on scoping, budgets, or timelines.
- Team announcements: Team members follow announcement threads for ongoing clarifications and updates.
Using thread following strategically helps you stay informed without being overwhelmed by unrelated updates.
Learn More About ClickUp Threads
To see the original reference for this feature, review the official guide on how to follow or unfollow a thread in ClickUp here: Follow or unfollow a thread.
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Summary: Control Thread Notifications in ClickUp
By choosing when to follow or unfollow threads, you keep ClickUp notifications tightly aligned with your responsibilities. Automatically added followers ensure critical conversations are not missed, while manual controls let you opt in or out at any time.
Use these options to build a cleaner, more focused communication flow in ClickUp, so your team can stay on top of every important discussion without unnecessary distraction.
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