Shadowban
Suppressing a user's visibility without telling them — their posts still exist for them, but reach few or none of the people they would normally reach.
Full definition of Shadowban →:: COMPARE ::
ShadowbanvsDeplatforming
The short answer
Deplatforming is loud and known — an announced removal you can contest. Shadowbanning depends entirely on you NOT knowing; the concealment is the mechanism rather than a side effect.
Side by side
| Aspect | Shadowban | Deplatforming |
|---|---|---|
| You are told | No | Yes |
| Appealable | Hard | Usually |
| Visible to others | No | Yes |
| Produces a martyr | No | Often |
What each one means
Deplatforming
The contrast above sets out how Deplatforming differs from Shadowban on the points that actually matter.