Odnoklassniki is introducing a flexible gifting control system that lets users completely refuse virtual gifts or limit who may send them. This new option was communicated through an official message on the platform and reported by socialbites.ca, signaling a shift toward greater user sovereignty over personal interactions in the service.
With the update, members can decide exactly who can send gifts to them. The controls range from allowing gifts from a chosen circle to blocking gift requests from all accounts. When someone who is blocked tries to send a gift, they will encounter a clear notice stating that the gift cannot be sent to that user.
Additionally, Odnoklassniki will offer an automatic hiding feature for both received and sent gifts within a user’s feed. This makes the activity less visible to others and helps users maintain a cleaner, more private experience in their daily browsing.
The company framed the changes as a response to user feedback. The improvements are meant to reduce the inconvenience of unsolicited gift messages, which many users found irritating and intrusive. By listening to the community, Odnoklassniki aims to encourage continued engagement while respecting individual preferences and comfort levels in social interactions. (Source: Odnoklassniki)
Virtual gifts have long been a popular aspect of the platform. Daily, millions of users exchange gifts to celebrate holidays or simply as a friendly gesture. When a gift is accepted, it appears in the recipient’s photo gallery and activity stream. Depending on the system, gifts may be exchanged for free or purchased with the network’s internal currency, integrating smoothly with the overall user experience and monetization model. (Source: Odnoklassniki)