In recent months, Twitter alternatives old and new have found an audience willing to try out a new text-based social network. Mastodon, Bluesky, Spill, and T2 are some of the social media platforms that people are trying out. Meta has gotten in the game with a huge release tied to Instagram: Threads
What is Threads? How do you create an account?
Threads is the text-based Twitter rival of Meta. It is linked to the Instagram account, so an account can be created by logging in with Instagram credentials.
How is it different from Twitter?
Currently, there are no paid levels or ads in the app. However, the Instagram verification mark is retained, even if Meta Verified has been paid. Users can tap into their Instagram network to find people to follow.
The app has just launched, but it doesn't have Twitter-like features like long videos, direct messages, and live audio rooms.
How do you use Threads?
The platform is currently available on iOS and Android in more than 100 countries. However, due to privacy concerns, the app is currently not available in the EU. Because you are logging in through the Instagram account, everyone who is already followed on that network will be able to follow. It will also import the username, name and settings such as the block list.
How many users do you have?
Within hours of launch, Threads crossed the 10 million subscription mark. In 24 hours, it surpassed 30 million registrations.
What are the limitations of posting on Threads?
Users can post 500 characters in a post. Post supports images, videos, and GIFs. A Threads post supports up to 10 media elements.
Can Threads be used on the web?
Thread's posts and profiles can be viewed on the web via a link. However, you cannot log in through the account itself and make posts.
How to delete Threads account?
The Threads account can be deactivated, but in order to delete the account completely, the Instagram account must be deleted, according to "Supplementary Privacy Policy" of Goal.
Does Threads have a "Next" timeline?
At the moment, Threads doesn't have any timelines that show posts only from accounts that are followed. The home timeline is algorithmic and is a combination of posts from accounts you followed and from other people.
"We rank posts lightly and show recommendations (posts from accounts you don't follow) in the feed, which is particularly important for a new app before people follow enough accounts," Instagram boss Adam Mosseri said in response. to a user.
Can you send direct messages in Threads?
Cannot send a message to users in the app. Mosseri said the goal is "to not create another inbox and instead allow people to send Threads to other apps."
Is Threads part of the fediverse?
At launch, the new Meta application does not support the function of a decentralized social network. That means you can't migrate in or out of the server. However, Mosseri said that ActivityPub support is coming.
“We are committed to building support for ActivityPub, the protocol behind Mastodon, in this app. We weren't able to finish it for launch due to a number of complications that come with a decentralized network, but it's close to being done,” he said.
“If you're wondering why this is important, here's a good reason: you may one day end up leaving Threads. If that ever happens, you should be able to take your audience to another server. Being open allows that.”
What are some features that are currently missing from Threads?
- A “Next” feed
- GIF support
- Full support of the versión web
- Post Editing
- online translation
- Support for user-generated image alt text
- Tags
What are Threads' data collection practices?
Because an Instagram account is being used to log into Threads, Meta says that "it's part of your Instagram account." Users have already raised questions about the app's data collection given the privacy labels mentioned in the App Store.
