#threads

#threads

Meta is enhancing safety features on Threads, such as Hidden Words tool, default filters, and upcoming muting and quote controls. [ more ]

Meta's quarterly profits soared to $12.4 billion with a 27% increase in revenue, attributing the growth to advanced advertising tools and the success of 'Reels'. [ more ]

Ad execs may soon purchase ads on Meta's Threads platform, expanding ad real estate for businesses. [ more ]

Biden is the first sitting US president to post on the decentralized networking protocol ActivityPub via Meta's integration.

Threads' beta ActivityPub integration is available for users in the US, Canada, and Japan. [ more ]

Users can now adjust the algorithm in Threads using swipe gestures like Tinder.

Threads is testing Algo Tune to improve the For You feed algorithm. [ more ]

Sharing raw and authentic content is encouraged by Mosseri

Consideration of auto-deleting social posts on Threads after a certain period [ more ]

Instagram and Threads won't actively recommend political content, affecting users' exposure to diverse viewpoints.

Users can modify their settings to opt-out of Instagram's political content filters. [ more ]

The mandatory connection between Threads and Instagram prevented users from maintaining separate online identities.

Quick onboarding strategies can boost initial metrics but hinder long-term retention. [ more ]

Meta will no longer recommend political posts on Instagram and Threads.

Users can still request to see political content, but it will be limited by default. [ more ]

Threads saw significant growth in downloads, ranking high on both Apple's App Store and Google Play.

X's ad revenue may still be significantly lower since Elon Musk took over the app, which could pose a future concern for the app. [ more ]

Threads by Instagram has a growing user base of 160 million monthly active users.

Growing a following on Threads early can be easier than on crowded platforms like Instagram and TikTok. [ more ]

You can now hide both Like and Share counts on Threads posts

The option is available at the post level and can also be set as the default for all posts [ more ]

Sky will launch contextual targeting ads that allow brands to place ads against specific content details.

Meta is facing a €550m lawsuit in Spain for allegedly breaching EU data protection laws. [ more ]

Many Instagram users are annoyed by the constant notifications from Meta's Threads app.

Users have taken to Twitter to voice their displeasure and frustration with the notifications.

Instagram users can temporarily turn off push notifications, but the heart icon still turns pink to indicate Threads activity. [ more ]

Threads could potentially connect brands to the untapped communities of the fediverse.

Meta's pledge to have Threads join the fediverse represents a bet on the future of a decentralized internet. [ more ]

Users can now delete their Threads account without deleting their whole Instagram account.

Threads posts now surface on other Meta platforms like Facebook and users can limit this visibility through settings. [ more ]

Users can now delete their Threads profile without deleting their Instagram account.

Meta is addressing early complaints by allowing users to opt out of having their Threads posts featured on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]

Threads now allows users to decide whether or not they want their posts to be shared on Facebook and Instagram.

The decision to allow cross-platform sharing was met with backlash from some Threads users.

The new setting allows users to toggle off sharing to Instagram, Facebook, or both. [ more ]

President Joe Biden and others in the administration have signed up for Threads, a competitor to Twitter.

Biden's first post references the country's divisions and current 'inflection point'.

Threads may have potential as a news source, attracting influential people. [ more ]

Users can now delete their Threads profile without deactivating Instagram.

Profile data will be hidden and permanently deleted after 30 days. [ more ]