If you, my friend, are a social media user you must have come across all those tweets and stories people are posting about this new app called the “Threads”, which also provided fuel for the notorious Musk-Zuckerberg conflict.
Since it’s a totally new platform and works kind of differently than all the other social apps so far, you must be having a whole load of burning questions that I’m about to answer. So stay with me to the very end and I bet I’ll be of huge help.
Threads by Instagram
Threads is claimed to be launched by the famous socializing platform, Instagram which is owned by Meta, to compete with Twitter apparently. It was launched on the 5th of July 2023 and allows you to share texts and join public conversations.
The idea of sharing photos on Instagram and connecting with people is extended to sharing texts by Threads creating a safe environment for expressing your ideas.
How do I make an account on Threads?
Threads is linked to Instagram, you can simply log in using your Instagram account. The app will import your friends and people you follow on Instagram, that you can follow on
Threads too and also your bio, username, settings, and even your blocklist. You can get Threads from your App Store or Google Play.
What age is required to use the Threads app?
You should be at least 12 years old to have access to the App. Also, if you’re under 16 or 18, your account will default to a private profile.
What feed do I have on Threads?
On Threads, threads submitted by users you follow and suggested content from up-and-coming authors are both displayed in your feed. You can control the content you see by blocking the account or by changing your privacy settings.
What features does the App have?
Threads have a maximum character limit of 500 compared to Twitter’s 280. It supports up to 10 pictures like Instagram, brief movies, or GIFs per post. Threads currently lack a few features that Twitter already offers like long movies, direct messages, and live audio rooms called spaces.
Additionally, Threads doesn’t yet have a web version, in-line translations, hashtags, or any other features due to its infancy.
How can I create a Threads post?
Among the bottom icons displayed on your screen when you open the Threads App, the middle one is actually to compose a new post or a thread.
Type in whatever you want in your post, attach imagery from your camera roll if you want, and the option for attaching links is also available. you can also tag accounts in your posts and like Twitter, you can manage who can reply to your threads too.
How can I delete my Threads account?
You might not want to hear this but sorry pal, you cannot delete your Threads account without deleting your linked Instagram account. Yes, you heard it right, there’s no way to answer, it’s just Meta’s supplemental privacy policy.
However, you can deactivate or reactivate your account from your settings. Relieved enough? Sure.
How many users does This App have so far?
Threads has about 100 million users today. It surpassed the milestone of 10 million sign-ups just hours after its launch. It reached 30M signups in less than 24 hours.
Does Threads have a web version?
Um no. you can view accounts using a direct link on the web but cannot access your account and compose threads. It currently only has the App version.
Can you send direct messages to people on Threads?
No, Threads does not support DMs, or at least not currently. The best way to get in touch with another user is to search for them on Instagram and send them a message there.
It’s not wrong to say that as long as they are in competition with Twitter, they will never stop introducing new features. zero worries!
What are the public reviews regarding Threads on Instagram?
Threads has both positive and negative reviews from users. It has a total of 3.6 ratings today.
Since this app has only recently been launched, it doesn’t have many features and users complain of sudden shutting down of the App when Threads are being composed, but of course, it will be sorted out.
Users enjoy the address experience and appreciate its privacy policy as it offers a secure space for people to express their minds!
Are you on Threads yet? If you are, share your experience with us and tell us how it could be made a better platform.
Wrapping it up!
In this article, we focused on all the related and frequently asked questions by Threads’ users and those who are curious to join the platform in the future.
Thread is a great app launched by Meta to socialize and share your ideas using texts. It’s basically “twitter by Instagram”.
If you still have any questions regarding the App, please email us or let us know in the comments. Hope you’re satisfied with our answers, we will be back with our next burning topic!