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Threads Bulks Up Sharing and Discovery Features
Threads Bulks Up Sharing and Discovery Features: The app still hasn't added the web support that Mark Zuckerberg promised.
pcmag.com/news/threads-bulks-up-sharing-and-discovery-features
How to verify your Threads account using your Mastodon profile
How to verify your Threads account using your Mastodon profile: Meta now can verify a link to your Threads profile on social media platforms like Mastodon ...
theverge.com/23826506/threads-mastodon-profile-verification-how-to
Threads Now Allows Sharing Directly to Instagram DMs, Still Directs All ...
Threads Now Allows Sharing Directly to Instagram DMs, Still Directs All Chats to Parent App
techtimes.com/articles/294907/20230809/threads-now-allows-sharing-directly-instagram-dms-still-directs-chats.htm
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Threads and X lack like-minded community, Gen Z says
Threads and X lack like-minded community, Gen Z says: Gen Zers grew up on social media, and they're learning what their dealbreakers are for apps like X and ...
businessinsider.com/threads-and-x-lack-like-minded-community-gen-z-says-2023-8
Threads now lets you share posts directly to Instagram DMs
Threads now lets you share posts directly to Instagram DMs: As Elon Musk awaits his doctor’s permission to fight Mark Zuckerberg in an on-again / off-again cage ...
engadget.com/threads-now-lets-you-share-posts-directly-to-instagram-dms-201857138.html
You can now verify your Threads profile on Mastodon
You can now verify your Threads profile on Mastodon: Meta has rolled out the ability to verify a link to your Threads profile on social media platforms like ...
theverge.com/2023/8/9/23826257/threads-verify-profile-mastodon-decentralized-platforms-fediverse
Another One: Threads App Gets a New Update So You Can See Liked Posts
Another One: Threads App Gets a New Update So You Can See Liked Posts: More upgrades are on the way, but this was a highly-requested feature.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/another-one-threads-app-gets-new-update-so-you-can-see-liked-posts/
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Threads Offer ‘Edit Button’ For Free, No Paid Subscription Needed ...
Threads Offer ‘Edit Button’ For Free, No Paid Subscription Needed, With Voice Posts Also Coming
techtimes.com/articles/297476/20231012/threads-offer-edit-button-free-paid-subscription-needed-voice-posts.htm
Threads threatens X with rumored new upcoming feature
Threads threatens X with rumored new upcoming feature: A new leak shows that Threads plans to add a feature that is in high demand.
sacbee.com/news/business/article280319304.html
Meta's Threads struggles to grow amid rivalry with Elon Musk's X ...
Meta's Threads struggles to grow amid rivalry with Elon Musk's X, ranking ahead of only Tumblr
cnbc.com/2023/09/26/metas-twitter-like-threads-tries-to-grow-amid-rivalry-with-elon-musks-x.html
Keyword search is finally coming to Threads
Keyword search is finally coming to Threads: A much-demanded feature is finally coming to Threads very soon, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed ...
engadget.com/keyword-search-is-finally-coming-to-threads-135516556.html
Meta launches web version of flagging Threads app
Meta launches web version of flagging Threads app: ‘Twitter killer’ social media platform experienced initial boom in sign-ups when it launched in July
theguardian.com/technology/2023/aug/22/meta-launches-web-version-of-flagging-threads-app
Key FactsMeta Launches Web Version of Threads App
Aug 22, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
  • Meta has launched a web version of its social media platform Threads, allowing users to access it without an app.

  • This move is aimed at reviving the platform after a recent decline in usage.

  • Threads was introduced as an alternative to Twitter and initially gained a large number of new users.

  • However, the number of active users has dropped from 49 million to 12 million.
Twitter's Rival Threads Is Already Unraveling
Twitter's Rival Threads Is Already Unraveling: Twitter rival Threads has struggled to retain the momentum of its historic start.
time.com/6305383/meta-threads-failing/
Threads Adds Twitter-Like Retweeting Feature—What Does Reposts Tab Do?
Threads Adds Twitter-Like Retweeting Feature—What Does Reposts Tab Do?: Meta has added a new update on Threads where users can soon repost on the platform ...
techtimes.com/articles/295308/20230818/threads-adds-twitter-retweeting-feature—what-reposts-tab.htm
Meta's Threads will soon have search and web functions, Zuckerberg says
Meta's Threads will soon have search and web functions, Zuckerberg says : Meta's Threads app will soon get a search function and be available to access via the ...
cnbc.com/2023/08/04/metas-threads-to-have-search-and-web-functions-zuckerberg-says-.html
Most of the 100 million people who signed up for Threads stopped using it
Most of the 100 million people who signed up for Threads stopped using it: "We're seeing more people coming back daily than I'd expected ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/07/zuck-says-threads-doing-better-than-expected-despite-losing-over-half-of-users/
Threads adds a chronological feed as Twitter burns to the ground
Threads adds a chronological feed as Twitter burns to the ground: Threads is about to get vastly more useful as Meta has started rolling out the option to see a ...
engadget.com/threads-adds-a-chronological-feed-as-twitter-burns-to-the-ground-152817251.html
Threads’ User Engagement Reportedly Plummets After Explosive Start
Threads’ User Engagement Reportedly Plummets After Explosive Start: Threads has seen a 70% decline in active daily users since its July 7 peak ...
forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/07/21/threads-user-engagement-reportedly-plummets-after-explosive-start/
Threads Has Already Lost Half of Its Active Users, Study Says
Threads Has Already Lost Half of Its Active Users, Study Says: Threads’ daily active user count has dropped from 49 million to 23.6 million in a week ...
thedailybeast.com/threads-has-already-lost-half-of-its-active-users-study-says
Key FactsMeta updates Threads with new features
Jul 19, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance
  • Instagram Threads, the Twitter clone by Meta, receives an update with new features, including a follow tab.

  • The iOS update by Roth includes bug fixes and loading improvements.

  • Threads was an immediate success for Meta, with a record of 100 million sign-ups in just five days, leading to defensive responses from Twitter founder Elon Musk and new CEO Linda Yaccarino.

  • Advertisers hope that Threads will integrate additional features such as chronological feeds and the ability to search for hashtags, enabling them to create better advertising campaigns when Meta provides this opportunity.
Twitter finally begins paying some of its creators
Twitter finally begins paying some of its creators: Twitter’s ad-revenue sharing program for creators has officially launched — and it’s reportedly already begun ...
engadget.com/twitter-finally-begins-paying-some-of-its-creators-204830947.html
Threads Foreshadows a Big — and Surprising — Shift in Social Media
Threads Foreshadows a Big — and Surprising — Shift in Social Media: Threads, Meta’s Twitter competitor, has become the fastest downloaded app in history ...
hbr.org/2023/07/threads-foreshadows-a-big-and-surprising-shift-in-social-media
Threads'150 million downloads and keeping 100 million active users happy
Threads'150 million downloads and keeping 100 million active users happy: Threads launched in early July, seeing a rate of adoption that's come as a shock to ...
businessinsider.com/threads-150-million-downloads-100-million-active-users-engagement-2023-7
Meta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN
Meta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN: After multiple EU-based users complained about not being able to access Instagram’s ...
techcrunch.com/2023/07/14/meta-is-blocking-eu-based-users-from-accessing-threads-via-vpn/
Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Take Shots at Threads
Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Take Shots at Threads: Meta’s Twitter competitor Threads surpassed 100 million users on Monday.
thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-and-twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-take-shots-at-threads
Suspended Twitter account tracking Elon Musk's jet moves to Threads
Suspended Twitter account tracking Elon Musk's jet moves to Threads: Jack Sweeney, the creator of an account tracking Elon Musk's private jet in real time ...
reuters.com/technology/suspended-twitter-account-tracking-elon-musks-jet-moves-rival-metas-threads-2023-07-08/
Twitter may face difficulties showing Meta stole trade secrets
Twitter may face difficulties showing Meta stole trade secrets: Twitter's claim that Meta Platforms (META.O) stole trade secrets to build its new microblogging ...
reuters.com/technology/twitter-may-face-difficulties-showing-meta-stole-trade-secrets-2023-07-07/
Meta’s Threads App Sees Early Success, Drawing Advertiser Interest and ...
Meta’s Threads App Sees Early Success, Drawing Advertiser Interest and Twitter’s Ire
wsj.com/articles/early-success-of-metas-threads-is-already-drawing-interest-from-advertisers-ba67d722