# New: “Mute Query” Button for Journalists

- Published: 2025-05-13 (updated 2026-10-15)
- Author: [Brett Farmiloe](https://blog.helpareporter.com/author/haro3.md)
- Topics: [Change Log](https://blog.helpareporter.com/category/change-log.md), [Journalists](https://blog.helpareporter.com/category/journalists.md)
- Source: https://blog.helpareporter.com/mute-query/
- Publisher: Help a Reporter Out (HARO) Blog

Tired of pitches still rolling in after your query is already filled? We get it.

Help a Reporter Out now has a **“Mute Query”** button, so that you can now mute incoming pitches the moment your needs are met. Just click the button, and we’ll stop sending responses your way — sparing your inbox from unnecessary follow-ups.

It’s one more way we’re making it easier for journalists to get what they need, faster (and with less clutter).

Happy reporting!

PS – we’re working on a “[Quick Response](https://blog.helpareporter.com/quick-response-feature-for-journalists/)” feature as well that will allow journalists to send a response to sources with a single click, using one of four predefined templates.