Soft Post
A subtle social-media post that hints at a relationship or major life development without fully revealing it.
“She soft-posted her new boyfriend by showing only his hand at dinner.”
Soft posts use partial photos, vague captions, or indirect clues. They let users share something while controlling how much is confirmed.
The term grew from soft launch, a business phrase adapted by social media users to gradual relationship reveals.
soft launch
The more common phrase for subtly revealing a relationship.
soft posting
The ongoing act of posting indirect hints.
partial reveal
A descriptive equivalent.
What is a soft post?
A post that hints at something without fully revealing it.
Is soft posting only about dating?
No, though relationships are the most common context.
What comes after a soft post?
Often a hard post or full reveal.