Threads is redesigning its website and finally adding direct messages to the desktop
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Meta finally adds direct messages to the web version of Threads: Hands up if you just assumed Threads already had that.
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Key FactsMeta launches public Live Chats on Threads
Apr 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnet.com
- During the NBA Playoffs, Malika Andrews, Rachel Nichols, Trysta Krick, David Rushing and Lexis Mickens are set to host chats.
- Live Chats offer countdowns, polls, live scores, messages, photos, videos, links and reaction emojis.
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- Only selected creators, including Community Champions, can host Live Chats on Threads; more Community feeds will receive the feature in coming months.
Up to 150 participants can join in the Live Chat conversation (unless the host decides to make it invite only), but anyone can watch.— A Meta spokesperson told CNET; about the capacity of Live Chats.
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Key FactsZuckerberg says Threads reaches 30 million users
Jul 8, 2023 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
- According to Zuckerberg, more than five million people signed up within hours, reaching 30 million by early afternoon.
- Instagram product executive Connor Hayes confirmed Threads was developed as a direct competitor to Elon Musk’s platform.
- Threads uses Instagram logins, allows posts of up to 500 characters, and supports videos lasting up to five minutes.
- Musk responded with criticism and mockery of Threads; the app launched without advertising.
It is infinitely preferable to be attacked by strangers on Twitter, than indulge in the false happiness of hide-the-pain Instagram.— Elon Musk, in response to Threads' launch, commenting on the Twitter-Threads vs Instagram dynamic.
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