Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shadowban

noun

/ˈʃædoʊˌbæn/

Definition

A shadowban is a type of ban on a user account that is not made explicit to the user. Instead of being informed that they have been banned, the user is allowed to continue using the platform, but their content is hidden or made less visible to other users.

Examples

Twitter implemented a shadowban on accounts that repeatedly violated its policy.
After a series of controversial posts, she noticed her engagement dropped dramatically, leading her to believe she might have been shadowbanned.
Content creators often worry about being shadowbanned on social media platforms.