Threads News & Updates for October 2025

Threads Launches Communities for Engaging Topic Discussions

15 days ago

Threads is launching communities, public spaces for discussing topics like basketball and TV. Currently in testing for over 100 popular topics, these communities enhance user connection through custom feeds and topic tags. Membership is public, with communities pinned in feeds and tagged on profiles. Users can discover and join communities easily. Upcoming features include badges for standout contributors and improved ranking for relevant posts.

Threads Update Allows 10,000 Character Text Attachments for Longer Posts

1 months ago

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Threads is introducing a feature that allows users to attach up to 10,000 characters of text to their posts, addressing the need for longer content. This will enable users to share complex ideas and promote their work directly in Threads. Users can also include links to full content on other platforms. This update aims to enhance the creator experience and foster community engagement.

Threads API update brings polls, location tags, metrics, and real-time alerts

2 months ago

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Threads is a platform for fresh perspectives and community building. The Threads API helps creators and businesses engage in conversations. Recent enhancements include adding locations to posts, creating polls, faster text-only threads, deleting posts, retrieving public profiles, using topic tags, querying click metrics, searching by date range, fetching GIFs, and real-time notifications for mentions. Developer resources are available.

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Threads Adds Audience Insights to Show Post Views and Follower Growth

2 months ago

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Threads introduces an Audience Insights feature showing where posts were viewed, including sources like home, profile, search, and linked platforms. The dashboard displays engagement metrics such as likes, replies, reposts, and quotes over selectable time frames. Users can track follower growth and demographics, including top cities and countries reached, via charts accessible on mobile and web.

Easier to Discover Fediverse Content on Threads with New Search Feature and Feed

3 months ago

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Threads has launched a search feature and a dedicated fediverse feed, enabling users to discover content from various independent social media servers. Users can view posts from federated users on platforms like Mastodon and WordPress. The new search function allows interaction with federated profiles directly in Threads, fostering community engagement and enhancing conversations across different platforms.

Meta launches Threads DMs to all users

3 months ago

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Meta is rolling out direct messaging on Threads, allowing users to send DMs to followers or mutual Instagram followers aged 18 and older, with safety measures in place. Threads also introduces the Threads highlighter to emphasize unique perspectives and trending conversations. These updates aim to enhance private interactions and highlight vibrant public discussions as Threads grows its distinct user base and community focus.

Meta moves Threads from threads.net to threads.com with new web features

5 months ago

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Meta is moving Threads from threads.net to threads.com this week, adding features to enhance the web experience. Users can now see custom feeds at the top of the page, access liked and saved posts easily, and customize their display with new column options. They can copy Threads posts as images for sharing on other apps and upload follow lists from other platforms to connect with others on Threads, benefiting both creators and casual users.

Threads Introduces Interest Feature for Enhanced Content Discovery and Connections

5 months ago

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Threads is rolling out a feature that encourages users to add interest topics to their profiles, enhancing content discovery and connections. Users can edit their profiles to include up to 10 interests, which will improve recommendations and facilitate connections with like-minded individuals. This feature allows users to showcase interests, discover new topics, and access relevant content in their home feeds.

Threads Introduces Topic Tags, Reply Controls and Video Features

7 months ago

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Threads has introduced new features for personalization, including the ability to add up to ten topics to your bio, follower-only replies, and an enhanced video player. Posts with tagged topics attract more views, and prompts for trending topics help users engage their audience. Users can manage interactions by allowing replies only from followers and can customize their feed order. The video player now includes improved controls for easier viewing.

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