Meta’s social networking platform Threads has achieved steady growth, surpassing 150 million monthly active users. The platform is integrating with the decentralized ActivityPub protocol, allowing users to connect to other networks like Mastodon. Meta plans to release its API to developers, fostering the creation of enhanced experiences. Threads is distinct from X and does not amplify news on the platform, focusing on more intimate connections among users.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, has acknowledged Taylor Swift’s debut on the social media platform Threads during the company’s first-quarter financial results announcement. Zuckerberg mentioned that Swift’s entry on the platform was a notable event in his household, highlighting the growth of Threads, which now has over 150 million monthly active users. At the time of writing, Swift has over 9.3 million followers on Threads. This is not the first time Zuckerberg has shown his admiration for Swift, having previously attended one of her concerts with his family and sporting accessories associated with her fans.
Meta is testing a new feature for Threads that will allow users to automatically archive old posts after a certain period of time. The feature is currently in beta and is only available to a small number of users. Meta is still not sure whether to make the feature officially available to everyone or not.
Threads is experimenting with a feature that will automatically hide old posts. Users will have the option to archive posts manually or have them automatically archived after a specified period. This feature is currently only available to a limited number of users.
Threads, the messaging app from Instagram, is testing a new archiving feature that allows users to manually or automatically hide posts after a set period of time. This feature aims to declutter timelines and encourage users to share more frequently. While archiving is popular on Instagram, it could be more controversial on Threads due to the real-time nature of the service.
Threads, created by Meta, offers an alternative to Twitter with features like direct messaging and curated feeds. This step-by-step guide explains how to join Threads, manage your profile, follow accounts, and interact with content.
