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Meta is testing a feature to let you post Instagram Reels directly on Threads: Since its inception, Meta's Threads has tried to leverage the network effects ...
techcrunch.com/2024/10/09/meta-is-testing-a-feature-to-let-you-post-instagram-reels-directly-on-threads/

Meta’s Threads app references a communities feature, similar to Elon Musk’s X: Meta's take on a Twitter/X rival, Instagram Threads, may be inching further ...
techcrunch.com/2024/10/08/metas-threads-app-references-a-communities-feature-similar-to-elon-musks-x/
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Meta Is Expanding AI Age Detection For Instagram Teen Accounts: The company will increase its use of the tech on Facebook and Threads too.
engadget.com/2310848/meta-is-expanding-ai-age-detection-for-instagram-teen-accounts/
Meta's Threads chief Connor Hayes on AI, growth, and promoting Muse: Meta is using strategies it employed to grow Threads to launch Muse, its AI agent ...
businessinsider.com/meta-threads-connor-hayes-ai-growth-interview-kafka-2026-9

Threads Is Overhauling Its In-App Analytics With More Details, Except For Link Clicks
engadget.com/2251592/threads-is-overhauling-its-in-app-analytics-with-more-details-except-for-link-clicks/
Threads has a 'Richard has passed' problem: Threads is full of people who seem to be accidentally crossposting from Instagram or Facebook ...
businessinsider.com/threads-richard-has-passed-instagram-cross-posting-facebook-instagram-2026-7

Threads makes it easier to find your community and tune out what you don’t want to see
digitaltrends.com/social-media/threads-makes-it-easier-to-find-your-community-and-tune-out-what-you-dont-want-to-see/

Meta to Merge Facebook, Instagram and Threads Logins Into One Account: Meta is rolling out a unified account system linking Facebook, Instagram ...
techweez.com/2026/06/02/meta-unified-account-system-facebook-instagram-threads/

Threads is redesigning its website and finally adding direct messages to the desktop
thenextweb.com/news/threads-website-redesign-direct-messages-desktop

Threads posts can now be shared directly to your Instagram Story without leaving the app
techcrunch.com/2026/02/20/threads-posts-can-now-be-shared-directly-to-your-instagram-story-without-leaving-the-app/

Meta’s Social Platforms Blocking Links to ICE List: Report: The website listing the names of Department of Homeland Security employees is not accessible on ...
newsweek.com/meta-social-platforms-blocking-links-ice-list-report-11429310

Threads has overtaken X in daily users, but only on mobile: On the web, Elon Musk's social network still reigns supreme.
mashable.com/article/threads-x-daily-mobile-users

Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows: Threads’ daily mobile usage has quietly surpassed X as Meta leans on cross-promotion ...
techcrunch.com/2026/01/18/threads-edges-out-x-in-daily-mobile-users-new-data-shows/

Meta’s Threads doubles down on Communities, along with “Champion” badge and profile labels
digitaltrends.com/social-media/metas-threads-doubles-down-on-communities-along-with-champion-badge-and-profile-labels/
Threads brings 100+ communities with new custom features: How it works: Meta Threads Communities: Meta brings 100+ communities to Threads, offering topic-based ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/threads-brings-100-plus-communities-with-new-custom-features-how-threads-communities-works-125100300604_1.html

Paid articlePaywall Exclusive: Meta names Connor Hayes head of Threads: Hayes takes on the role after serving as Meta's vice president of product for generative AI.
axios.com/2025/07/17/meta-threads-instagram-connor-hayes

As X loses its CEO, daily usage is down and competition is growing: X is still the dominant social media platform, but its daily active user base has declined ...
techcrunch.com/2025/07/10/as-x-loses-its-ceo-daily-usage-is-down-and-competition-is-growing/

Threads is nearing X’s daily app users, new data shows: Threads' mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127 ...
techcrunch.com/2025/07/07/threads-is-nearing-xs-daily-app-users-new-data-shows/

Meta's Threads now has DMs: Private messaging makes its way to Threads, after two years and user requests.
businessinsider.com/meta-threads-launches-private-unencrypted-messaging-dms-2025-7
Threads is finally embracing links: Meta is making links a more prominent part of Threads.
engadget.com/social-media/threads-is-finally-embracing-links-150012499.html
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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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