Taylor Swift 'faces backlash after Instagram tests out new tool to instantly block abusive comments on her account in the wake of Kimye feud'

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Taylor Swift has reportedly been given an Instagram tool to block out abusive fan comments on her social media account.

The Times report that the secret weapon enables her to shape the comments about her on her social media profile, rather than contact them about each one.

The Bad Blood singer has been inundated with comments and 'snake' emojis as fans turned on her following her recent spat with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

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Preferential treatment? Reports claim Taylor Swift has been given a tool to immediately remove abusive comments from her Instagram account in the wake of her recent spat with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

The feud occurred when Kim Kardashian leaked a recording which appeared to show that Taylor Swift had been consulted by Kanye when it came to the line about him bedding her in his Famous song. 

But Taylor has since hit back, explaining that she had not known the context and Kanye had failed to mention he would be referring to the songstress as a 'b**ch'.

Instagram are testing a tool with a group of accounts who have high volume comments to help them prevent/manage abusive or spammy comments.

A source told MailOnline it's not about stifling debate, but more about finding effective ways to prevent inappropriate comments or online bullying.

But regardless, not everyone was supportive of the tool.

'So instagram is just deleting sh*t for Taylor Swift but don't do nothing when racists harass pl and say the nword' (sic),' one user wrote. 

Spat: The Bad Blood singer has been inundated with comments and 'snake' emojis as fans turned on her following her recent spat with Kimye

 Mystery: Now users have accused Instagram of blocking negative feedback on the singer's social media

Mysterious: Instagram has recently revealed it's unveiling a new tool to help high profile accounts manage negative comments

Feud: The Bad Blood singer was inundated with the emojis by trolls taking Kim's side, after the reality star posted a video of Taylor appearing to give Kanye West permission to use her name in his song

Another wrote: 'Tbh I was there to see some snake emojis.'

According to the publication: Instagram revealed it's unveiling a new tool to help high profile accounts manage negative comments.

An Instagram spokesperson did not confirm that Taylor had the tool but told MailOnline: 'We’re always looking for ways to help people have a positive experience with comments on Instagram.

'We're currently focused on providing tools to improve accounts with the most high-volume comment threads. We will use our learnings to continue to improve the comment experience on Instagram.'

Taking sides: It's the feud that has everyone talking. And Calvin Harris appeared to make it clear exactly whose side he was on in the infamous Taylor Swift/Kanye West debacle

Last week, her ex, Calvin Harris appeared to make it clear exactly whose side he was on as he snapchatted himself lip syncing to the rapper's hit, That Part.

Rocking out with a frying pan, the 32-year-old Scottish DJ seemed in great spirits as he mouthed: 'Wifey gonna kill me, she the female OJ'. 

Calvin - who split from Taylor last month - is rumoured to be dating singer Tinashe, and has kept quiet on his ex-girlfriend - who is now dating Tom Hiddleston.

Meanwhile, Kim took another swipe at the Grammy-winning singer as she recorded herself singing along to Kanye's controversial song, Famous. 

Snapchatting herself listening to the tune, she ensured she captured the infamous line about Taylor as she mouthed: 'I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why? I made that b**** famous.' 

Flash in the pan: Rocking out with a frying pan, the 32-year-old Scottish DJ seemed in great spirits as he mouthed: 'Wifey gonna kill me, she the female OJ'

Flipping eck: The star's cookwear acted as a surprise accessory for the video 

Throwing shade: The star seemed in chirpy spirits as he set off his frying pan 

Hop to it: He enjoyed a jig around the kitchen as he sang along to the hit 

Keeping quiet: Calvin - who split from Taylor last month - is rumoured to be dating singer Tinashe, and has kept quiet on his ex-girlfriend - who is now dating Tom Hiddleston

Last week, Taylor took to Instagram to defend herself after Kim Kardashian leaked video of the Blank Space singer appearing to give permission for Kanye to mention her in his song Famous. 

Following months of opposing arguments from Taylor and Kanye and his wife Kim, the latter took the feud to a whole new level on Sunday.

Kim leaked a recording of Kanye's conversation with Taylor about the track on speakerphone - believed to have taken place in January - in a bid to prove the singer was fully aware of the lyrics.

In the clear? The snap comes after Kim and Kanye took their feud with Taylor to the next level

Singing sensation: Kim Kardashian took another swipe at the Grammy-winning singer as she recorded herself singing along to Kanye's controversial song, Famous

Not subtle: Snapchatting herself listening to the tune, she ensured she captured the infamous line about Taylor as she mouthed: 'I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why? I made that b**** famous'

In the video, Kanye reads out the lyrics 'I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex', which the pop star concedes is 'like a compliment'. 

Taylor wrote that she just wants Kim and Kanye to leave her alone, adding: 'Where is the video of Kanye telling me he was going to call me b***h in that song? It doesn't exist because it never happened.'

She continued: 'While I wanted to be supportive of Kanye on the phone call, you cannot 'approve' a song you haven't heard. 

Revealed: Kim shocked fans when she posted videos of  Kanye and Taylor's conversation where the songstress gives her blessing about his song Famous

'It never happened': Taylor Swift has defended herself after Kim Kardashian shared a recording of the phone call between the singer and Kanye West which the reality star claims proves Taylor knew about the rapper's controversial Famous lyrics

'Being falsely painted as a liar when I was never given the full story or played any part of the song is character assassination.

'I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative, one that I never asked to be part of, since 2009.'

Taylor is said to be considering legal action over the recording, claiming she did not consent to being taped.

Bad blood: Taylor and Kanye have a rocky past, which turned nuclear when he released his hit Famous, in which he raps about 'making her famous' and refers to her as a 'b***h'