Instagram’s Twitter/X rival Threads is furthering its expansion into the fediverse — the interconnected social network that includes apps like Mastodon, PeerTube and others running the ActivityPub protocol. On Tuesday, Meta announced that it’s now opening up its beta...
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Threads Finally Launches its API for Developers
Meta said today that it finally launched its much-awaited API for Threads so developers can build experiences around it. This will allow-third party developers to create new experinces around Continue reading
Threads’ New TweetDeck Like Desktop Display is Coming to All Users
After testing out its new Tweetdeck-style UI for Threads on desktop over the past few weeks, Meta has now announced that it’s rolling out the new threads.net on desktop globally, providing more customization and monitoring options for Threads users. Continue...
Threads Adds ‘Recent’ Filter For Search Results
Threads is taking another step towards becoming a replacement for Twitter, by adding a chronological filter within search results in the app. Continue reading
Threads Adds View Counts on Posts
Threads has taken inspiration from Elon Musk’s X project, with the addition of view counts on individual Threads, in order to help users understand broader reach and engagement. Continue reading
Meta Confirms Launch of a Bonus Program for Creators on Threads
Meta’s Threads social network passed the 150 million monthly users mark recently, but the company is not slowing down its growth engine. To increase engagement, the social media giant is running a limited-time bonus program for Threads. Continue reading
Threads Adds Hidden Words and Post Notification Controls
Threads is looking to give users more control over the in-app experience, with a new option to hide posts that include specific terms from your feed, as well as the capacity to mute notifications for interactions with your posts. Continue reading
Meta to Close Threads in Turkey to Comply with Injunction Prohibiting Data Sharing with Instagram
Meta said that it plans to “temporarily” shutter Threads in Turkey from April 29, in response to an interim injunction imposed by the Turkish competition authority last month over the way Meta shares data between Threads and Instagram. Continue reading
Threads Adds Native GIF Search and Posting on the Web
Here’s a small, but beneficial Threads update. After rolling out GIFs for app users back in October, Threads now also supports native GIF search and posting via the desktop version of the app as well. Continue reading
Introducing Trending Now on Threads
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads is rolling out a “Trending Now” feature to help you find timely topics that others are discussing. At this time, this feature is only available in the U.S. Continue reading