diff --git a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/HashTagFragment.java b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/HashTagFragment.java
index 550d43e1..96d99644 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/HashTagFragment.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/HashTagFragment.java
@@ -540,7 +540,7 @@ public class HashTagFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
                             public void onSuccess(final Void result) {
                                 hashtagDetailsBinding.favChip.setText(R.string.favorite_short);
                                 hashtagDetailsBinding.favChip.setChipIconResource(R.drawable.ic_star_check_24);
-                                showSnackbar(getString(R.string.added_to_favs_short));
+                                showSnackbar(getString(R.string.added_to_favs));
                             }
 
                             @Override
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/LocationFragment.java b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/LocationFragment.java
index 4c1c9618..ee2852c8 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/LocationFragment.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/LocationFragment.java
@@ -528,7 +528,7 @@ public class LocationFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnR
                         public void onSuccess(final Void result) {
                             locationDetailsBinding.favChip.setText(R.string.favorite_short);
                             locationDetailsBinding.favChip.setChipIconResource(R.drawable.ic_star_check_24);
-                            showSnackbar(getString(R.string.added_to_favs_short));
+                            showSnackbar(getString(R.string.added_to_favs));
                         }
 
                         @Override
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/main/ProfileFragment.java b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/main/ProfileFragment.java
index a90bac90..7b0a1c35 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/main/ProfileFragment.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/main/ProfileFragment.java
@@ -122,9 +122,8 @@ public class ProfileFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
     private boolean hasStories = false;
     private HighlightsAdapter highlightsAdapter;
     private HighlightsViewModel highlightsViewModel;
-    private MenuItem blockMenuItem;
-    private MenuItem restrictMenuItem;
-    private MenuItem chainingMenuItem;
+    private MenuItem blockMenuItem, restrictMenuItem, chainingMenuItem;
+    private MenuItem muteStoriesMenuItem, mutePostsMenuItem;
     private boolean highlightsFetching;
     private boolean postsSetupDone = false;
     private Set<Media> selectedFeedModels;
@@ -381,6 +380,25 @@ public class ProfileFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
                 restrictMenuItem.setVisible(false);
             }
         }
+        muteStoriesMenuItem = menu.findItem(R.id.mute_stories);
+        if (muteStoriesMenuItem != null) {
+            if (profileModel != null) {
+                muteStoriesMenuItem.setVisible(!Objects.equals(profileModel.getPk(), CookieUtils.getUserIdFromCookie(cookie)));
+                muteStoriesMenuItem.setTitle(profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMutingReel() ? R.string.mute_stories : R.string.unmute_stories);
+            } else {
+                muteStoriesMenuItem.setVisible(false);
+            }
+        }
+        mutePostsMenuItem = menu.findItem(R.id.mute_posts);
+        if (mutePostsMenuItem != null) {
+            if (profileModel != null) {
+                mutePostsMenuItem.setVisible(!Objects.equals(profileModel.getPk(), CookieUtils.getUserIdFromCookie(cookie)));
+                mutePostsMenuItem.setTitle(profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMuting() ? R.string.mute_posts : R.string.unmute_posts);
+            }
+            else {
+                mutePostsMenuItem.setVisible(false);
+            }
+        }
         chainingMenuItem = menu.findItem(R.id.chaining);
         if (chainingMenuItem != null) {
             if (profileModel != null) {
@@ -459,6 +477,48 @@ public class ProfileFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
             NavHostFragment.findNavController(this).navigate(navDirections);
             return true;
         }
+        if (item.getItemId() == R.id.mute_stories) {
+            if (!isLoggedIn) return false;
+            final String action = profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMutingReel() ? "Unmute stories" : "Mute stories";
+            friendshipService.changeMute(
+                    profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMutingReel(),
+                    profileModel.getPk(),
+                    true,
+                    new ServiceCallback<FriendshipChangeResponse>() {
+                        @Override
+                        public void onSuccess(final FriendshipChangeResponse result) {
+                            Log.d(TAG, action + " success: " + result);
+                            fetchProfileDetails();
+                        }
+
+                        @Override
+                        public void onFailure(final Throwable t) {
+                            Log.e(TAG, "Error while performing " + action, t);
+                        }
+                    });
+            return true;
+        }
+        if (item.getItemId() == R.id.mute_posts) {
+            if (!isLoggedIn) return false;
+            final String action = profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMuting() ? "Unmute stories" : "Mute stories";
+            friendshipService.changeMute(
+                    profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMuting(),
+                    profileModel.getPk(),
+                    false,
+                    new ServiceCallback<FriendshipChangeResponse>() {
+                        @Override
+                        public void onSuccess(final FriendshipChangeResponse result) {
+                            Log.d(TAG, action + " success: " + result);
+                            fetchProfileDetails();
+                        }
+
+                        @Override
+                        public void onFailure(final Throwable t) {
+                            Log.e(TAG, "Error while performing " + action, t);
+                        }
+                    });
+            return true;
+        }
         return super.onOptionsItemSelected(item);
     }
 
@@ -617,7 +677,7 @@ public class ProfileFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
             @Override
             public void onSuccess(final Favorite result) {
                 profileDetailsBinding.favChip.setChipIconResource(R.drawable.ic_star_check_24);
-                profileDetailsBinding.favChip.setText(R.string.added_to_favs_short);
+                profileDetailsBinding.favChip.setText(R.string.favorite_short);
                 favoriteRepository.insertOrUpdateFavorite(new Favorite(
                         result.getId(),
                         profileModel.getUsername(),
@@ -669,9 +729,9 @@ public class ProfileFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
                         ), new RepositoryCallback<Void>() {
                             @Override
                             public void onSuccess(final Void result) {
-                                profileDetailsBinding.favChip.setText(R.string.added_to_favs_short);
+                                profileDetailsBinding.favChip.setText(R.string.favorite_short);
                                 profileDetailsBinding.favChip.setChipIconResource(R.drawable.ic_star_check_24);
-                                showSnackbar(getString(R.string.added_to_favs_short));
+                                showSnackbar(getString(R.string.added_to_favs));
                             }
 
                             @Override
@@ -689,7 +749,7 @@ public class ProfileFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
 
         final String postCount = String.valueOf(profileModel.getMediaCount());
 
-        SpannableStringBuilder span = new SpannableStringBuilder(getResources().getQuantityString(R.plurals.main_posts_count_inline,
+        SpannableStringBuilder span = new SpannableStringBuilder(getResources().getQuantityString(R.plurals.main_posts_count,
                                                                                                   profileModel.getMediaCount() > 2000000000L
                                                                                                   ? 2000000000
                                                                                                   : (int) profileModel.getMediaCount(),
@@ -896,21 +956,21 @@ public class ProfileFragment extends Fragment implements SwipeRefreshLayout.OnRe
             }
             if (restrictMenuItem != null) {
                 restrictMenuItem.setVisible(true);
-                if (profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isRestricted()) {
-                    restrictMenuItem.setTitle(R.string.unrestrict);
-                } else {
-                    restrictMenuItem.setTitle(R.string.restrict);
-                }
+                restrictMenuItem.setTitle(profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isRestricted() ? R.string.unrestrict : R.string.restrict);
             }
             if (blockMenuItem != null) {
                 blockMenuItem.setVisible(true);
-                if (profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isBlocking()) {
-                    blockMenuItem.setTitle(R.string.unblock);
-                } else {
-                    blockMenuItem.setTitle(R.string.block);
-                }
+                blockMenuItem.setTitle(profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isBlocking() ? R.string.unblock : R.string.block);
             }
-            if (chainingMenuItem != null && !Objects.equals(profileId, myId)) {
+            if (muteStoriesMenuItem != null) {
+                muteStoriesMenuItem.setVisible(true);
+                muteStoriesMenuItem.setTitle(profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMutingReel() ? R.string.unmute_stories : R.string.mute_stories);
+            }
+            if (mutePostsMenuItem != null) {
+                mutePostsMenuItem.setVisible(true);
+                mutePostsMenuItem.setTitle(profileModel.getFriendshipStatus().isMuting() ? R.string.unmute_posts : R.string.mute_posts);
+            }
+            if (chainingMenuItem != null) {
                 chainingMenuItem.setVisible(true);
             }
             return;
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/settings/MorePreferencesFragment.java b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/settings/MorePreferencesFragment.java
index fce752e1..2b39f02b 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/settings/MorePreferencesFragment.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/fragments/settings/MorePreferencesFragment.java
@@ -45,10 +45,9 @@ import static awais.instagrabber.utils.Utils.settingsHelper;
 public class MorePreferencesFragment extends BasePreferencesFragment {
     private static final String TAG = "MorePreferencesFragment";
 
-    private final AccountRepository accountRepository;
+    private AccountRepository accountRepository;
 
     public MorePreferencesFragment() {
-        accountRepository = AccountRepository.getInstance(AccountDataSource.getInstance(getContext()));
     }
 
     @Override
@@ -58,6 +57,7 @@ public class MorePreferencesFragment extends BasePreferencesFragment {
         // screen.addPreference(new MoreHeaderPreference(getContext()));
         final Context context = getContext();
         if (context == null) return;
+        accountRepository = AccountRepository.getInstance(AccountDataSource.getInstance(context));
         final PreferenceCategory accountCategory = new PreferenceCategory(context);
         accountCategory.setTitle(R.string.account);
         accountCategory.setIconSpaceReserved(false);
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/repositories/FriendshipRepository.java b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/repositories/FriendshipRepository.java
index 123a7a4d..b3da4772 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/repositories/FriendshipRepository.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/repositories/FriendshipRepository.java
@@ -29,4 +29,9 @@ public interface FriendshipRepository {
     Call<String> getList(@Path("userId") long userId,
                          @Path("type") String type, // following or followers
                          @QueryMap(encoded = true) Map<String, String> queryParams);
+
+    @FormUrlEncoded
+    @POST("/api/v1/friendships/{action}/")
+    Call<FriendshipChangeResponse> changeMute(@Path("action") String action,
+                                              @FieldMap Map<String, String> form);
 }
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/FriendshipService.java b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/FriendshipService.java
index ec69ff54..7c5da8cf 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/FriendshipService.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/FriendshipService.java
@@ -158,6 +158,38 @@ public class FriendshipService extends BaseService {
         });
     }
 
+    public void changeMute(final boolean unmute,
+                           final long targetUserId,
+                           final boolean story, // true for story, false for posts
+                           final ServiceCallback<FriendshipChangeResponse> callback) {
+        final Map<String, String> form = new HashMap<>(4);
+        form.put("_csrftoken", csrfToken);
+        form.put("_uid", String.valueOf(userId));
+        form.put("_uuid", deviceUuid);
+        form.put(story ? "target_reel_author_id" : "target_posts_author_id", String.valueOf(targetUserId));
+        final Call<FriendshipChangeResponse> request = repository.changeMute(unmute ?
+                                                                                "unmute_posts_or_story_from_follow" :
+                                                                                "mute_posts_or_story_from_follow",
+                                                                             form);
+        request.enqueue(new Callback<FriendshipChangeResponse>() {
+            @Override
+            public void onResponse(@NonNull final Call<FriendshipChangeResponse> call,
+                                   @NonNull final Response<FriendshipChangeResponse> response) {
+                if (callback != null) {
+                    callback.onSuccess(response.body());
+                }
+            }
+
+            @Override
+            public void onFailure(@NonNull final Call<FriendshipChangeResponse> call,
+                                  @NonNull final Throwable t) {
+                if (callback != null) {
+                    callback.onFailure(t);
+                }
+            }
+        });
+    }
+
     public void getList(final boolean follower,
                         final long targetUserId,
                         final String maxId,
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/StoriesService.java b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/StoriesService.java
index 96e6866f..adfd27c6 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/StoriesService.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/awais/instagrabber/webservices/StoriesService.java
@@ -137,6 +137,7 @@ public class StoriesService extends BaseService {
             final JSONArray feedStoriesReel = new JSONObject(body).getJSONArray("tray");
             for (int i = 0; i < feedStoriesReel.length(); ++i) {
                 final JSONObject node = feedStoriesReel.getJSONObject(i);
+                if (node.optBoolean("hide_from_feed_unit")) continue;
                 final JSONObject userJson = node.getJSONObject(node.has("user") ? "user" : "owner");
                 try {
                     final User user = new User(userJson.getLong("pk"),
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/menu/profile_menu.xml b/app/src/main/res/menu/profile_menu.xml
index cb30d82c..d8950667 100644
--- a/app/src/main/res/menu/profile_menu.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/res/menu/profile_menu.xml
@@ -26,4 +26,18 @@
         android:title="@string/action_ayml"
         android:visible="false"
         app:showAsAction="never" />
+
+    <item
+        android:id="@+id/mute_stories"
+        android:icon="@drawable/ic_highlight_off_24"
+        android:title="@string/mute_stories"
+        android:visible="false"
+        app:showAsAction="never" />
+
+    <item
+        android:id="@+id/mute_posts"
+        android:icon="@drawable/ic_highlight_off_24"
+        android:title="@string/mute_posts"
+        android:visible="false"
+        app:showAsAction="never" />
 </menu>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index 27eda17a..676aa79d 100755
--- a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -48,10 +48,14 @@
     <string name="instadp_settings">Use Instadp for high definition profile pictures</string>
     <string name="import_export">Import/Export</string>
     <string name="select_language">Language</string>
-    <plurals name="main_posts_count_inline">
+    <plurals name="main_posts_count">
         <item quantity="one">%s\nPost</item>
         <item quantity="other">%s\nPosts</item>
     </plurals>
+    <plurals name="main_posts_count_inline">
+        <item quantity="one">%s Post</item>
+        <item quantity="other">%s Posts</item>
+    </plurals>
     <plurals name="main_posts_followers">
         <item quantity="one">%s\nFollower</item>
         <item quantity="other">%s\nFollowers</item>
@@ -117,12 +121,15 @@
     <string name="unbookmark">Unbookmark</string>
     <string name="follow">Follow</string>
     <string name="unfollow">Unfollow</string>
-    <string name="favorite_short">Favorite</string>
-    <string name="unfavorite_short">Unfavorite</string>
+    <string name="favorite_short" comment="Adjective, not verb">Favorite</string>
     <string name="block">Block</string>
     <string name="unblock">Unblock</string>
     <string name="restrict">Restrict</string>
     <string name="unrestrict">Unrestrict</string>
+    <string name="mute_stories">Mute stories</string>
+    <string name="mute_posts">Mute posts</string>
+    <string name="unmute_stories">Unmute stories</string>
+    <string name="unmute_posts">Unmute posts</string>
     <string name="bio_copy">Copy bio</string>
     <string name="bio_translate">Translate bio</string>
     <string name="status_mutual">Mutual</string>
@@ -310,14 +317,13 @@
     <string name="light_barinsta_theme" comment="Yes, this one is Barista (the theme), you can also substitute it with other coffee-related words">Barista</string>
     <string name="light_bibliogram_theme" translatable="false">Bibliogram</string>
     <string name="dark_material_dark_theme">Material Dark</string>
-    <string name="added_to_favs">Added to Favorites</string>
-    <string name="added_to_favs_short" comment="Here it's an adjective (equivalent to verb past tense), used for the favorite chip on profile/hashtag/location fragments, so be short">Favorited</string>
-    <string name="add_to_favorites" comment="Here it's a verb, used for the favorite chip on profile/hashtag/location fragments, so be short">Favorite</string>
+    <string name="added_to_favs">Added to Favorites!</string>
+    <string name="add_to_favorites">Add to Favorites</string>
     <string name="accounts">Accounts</string>
     <string name="hashtags">Hashtags</string>
     <string name="locations">Locations</string>
     <string name="unknown">Unknown</string>
-    <string name="removed_from_favs">Removed from Favourites</string>
+    <string name="removed_from_favs">Removed from Favourites!</string>
     <string name="backup_and_restore">Backup &amp; Restore</string>
     <string name="backup_summary">Backup Barinsta app settings, account login data, and/or favorites to a plain text or encrypted backup file for later restoration.</string>
     <string name="backup_warning">If you\'re backing up account login data, treat the file as confidential and keep it somewhere safe!</string>