Threads, Meta's text-based social platform, is testing a custom lists feature that allows users to discover and follow curated groups of accounts. This feature enables users to create specialized feeds with personalized recommendations for newcomers. Currently in testing for U.S. users, the rollout aims to gather feedback for optimization. This aligns Threads with platforms like Bluesky and Twitter, enhancing user experience and simplifying account discovery.
Meta has launched a new info hub for Threads creators, offering explainers, notes, and pointers on creating and growing a Threads presence. The hub provides an overview of getting started with Threads, connecting an Instagram account, and aligning the feed with user interests. It includes tips on creating profiles, updating bios, engaging with feeds, using topic tags, and controlling the user experience.
Threads is expanding its search capabilities with refined filtering options. Users will soon be able to access advanced search tools through a dedicated menu in the search bar. The update introduces two major search filters: profile-specific search refinement and date range filtering options. This enhancement is scheduled for a global rollout over the coming weeks, with a phased deployment meaning users will gain access gradually.
Meta's Threads platform has introduced a drafts feature, allowing users to save and manage up to 100 post drafts on their mobile devices. Users can save drafts by exiting the composer or using a new icon next to the three-dot menu. Drafts can be accessed and edited at any time. This update enhances content creation, benefiting users who manage multiple posts or need to refine content before publishing.
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Meta's Threads platform has introduced Active Status Indicators, showing green dots on profiles when users are active. Users can disable this feature, and private accounts will only show status to approved followers. The goal is to boost real-time engagement, similar to Twitter. This update aligns with Threads' move to avoid political content but may evolve post-election to support broader discussions, balancing privacy with increased engagement.
Meta's text-based platform, Threads, now allows users to post up to 20 photos or videos in a single carousel post, aligning with Instagram's recent update. This enhancement enables more comprehensive visual narratives, giving content creators and brands greater flexibility for showcasing products, sharing event highlights, or telling longer stories. The update enhances Threads' content sharing capabilities, offering more engaging posts.
Threads is expanding its fediverse sharing capabilities, allowing likes and replies from users on other servers to be visible on Threads. This integration uses the ActivityPub protocol, enabling cross-platform sharing and interaction with platforms like Mastodon. Since June, Threads users could see and like replies from the fediverse on their posts. This week, the rollout includes seeing and liking replies from people on other servers within Threads.
Meta's social media platform Threads is celebrating its first anniversary with a new feature allowing users to add a virtual birthday party hat to their profile by posting with the tag 'Threads birthday'. This feature is available until July 12, 2024. Additionally, Threads has reached 175 million users in its first year, highlighting its rapid growth and increasing presence in the social media landscape.
Threads now has a Recent tab for searches, showing results in chronological order. Users have expressed frustration over forced refreshes causing posts to disappear, and some wish to opt out of AI bots. They also want more control over their Following feed, URL search capability, and Twitter-like search parameters. Some users report not having access to all features.