Threads hasn’t even been around a year yet, but the new kid on the block has made a name for itself with 130 million monthly users. If you’re one of ‘em, you’re probably wondering: how do I stand out from the crowd? That’s where the Threads algorithm comes in, friend. The Threads algorithm is Meta’s […]
Instagram Threads nearly broke the internet when it debuted in early July 2023. The text-based, Meta-owned app racked up over 100 million people within hours of its launch. So it’s no wonder that brands, organizations, and individuals quickly started looking for a way to schedule Threads instead of wearing their thumbs out posting on-the-fly. Luckily, […]
Good news for social media managers, and a potentially significant update for Threads engagement overall, with Meta’s Twitter-like platform now live testing its API with selected partners, enabling, among other things, post scheduling in the app. As explained by Jesse Chen, an engineer working on Threads, the Threads team has now partnered with a range […]
We’re finally getting a peek behind the curtain of Threads’ algorithm. And while there are plenty of things that shouldn’t surprise you — especially if you’re familiar with how the Instagram algorithm works — there are some new and innovative ways Meta is creating a unique experience for users. The Threads team quietly published this […]
Will Threads’ expanded Fediverse access plan ever take off and become a significant consideration for more users? As you may be aware, as part of the development of Threads as an all new platform, Meta has also committed to making Threads interoperable with the Fediverse, which is a collection of independently hosted, interconnected servers, which […]
Threads is growing, and engagement within Meta’s Twitter clone is on the rise, according to the latest insight shared by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as part of the company’s Q4 2023 earnings announcement. Zuckerberg said that Threads now has 130 million monthly active users, and is growing steadily. As per Zuckerberg: “Threads now has more […]
After a record-breaking launch and a quick drop-off in regular users, Threads is on the up once more. The Instagram- (read: Meta-) owned platform rocketed to 100 million sign-ups within days of its launch in June 2023. However, Threads’ barebones features failed to hold users’ interest, and within weeks, active users, time spent, and sessions […]
As Threads continues to gain momentum, especially among journalists, a next key step will be the development of an API, which will then enable direct publishing to Threads, as well as scheduling, third-party analytics and more. And the Threads team is working on this, with Instagram chief Adam Mosseri recently noting that they’re building a […]
With the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election looming, and various other pending polls around the world, Meta is expanding its fact-checking program to cover Threads content as well, as it continues to see more usage in its Twitter-clone app. As per Meta: “Early next year, our third-party fact-checking partners will be able to review and rate […]
Good news with EU social media fans, with Threads looking set for a December 14th launch in the region, just in time to capitalize on holiday engagement. As reported by The Verge, EU Instagram users can now access a countdown timer at www.threads.net, which seemingly indicates the exact time for the upcoming EU launch. Meta […]