Threads – Introducing a new way to share with Text
Instagram recently launched Threads as a social media platform on July 5th, 2023.
Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. Instagram allows users to upload videos and photographs. This can be edited with filters, be organized by hashtags, and be associated with a location — via geographical tagging.
Billions of people around the world connect over photos and videos through Instagram.
What is Instagram’s Threads app and How does it works?
It is text based conversation app built by the Instagram team through which you can get text updates and join public conversations as well.
It is available on iOS and Android in over 100 countries.
Threads vision is to expand Instagram to text and provide a creative and positive space where anyone can express there ideas.
Just like on Instagram, with Threads you can follow and connect with friends and creators who share your interests – including the people you follow on Instagram and beyond. Threads has taken care about your content and account privacy.
October 3rd, 2019 Threads Vs July 5th, 2023 Threads
“Threads” sounds very familiar. Instagram first launched a product called Threads in 2019, which was then billed as a camera-first messaging app that helps you stay connected to your close friends. “Introducing Threads for you and your Close Friends”. The 2023 version of Threads replaces this product entirely. It aims “Introducing Threads: A New Way to Share with Text”.
6 – Steps to get started with Instagram Threads
1. Download the App the App store or Play store
Threads is free to use. Go to Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for “Threads, an Instagram app” to download and install the correct app.
2. Create your account
Threads is already linked with your existing Instagram account. You don’t need to sign up from scratch. Just click on your username at the bottom of the welcome screen.
If you have multiple Instagram accounts you can link each account with their own Threads account. You can toggle between the accounts using Switch Accounts at the bottom of the screen.
3. Profile Update
You can either enter new details in Profile screen or you can import it from your existing Instagram bio.
4. Privacy Setting
On this screen, you’ll select from two privacy options:
Public profile. Anyone on or off Threads can see, share and interact with your content.
Private profile. Only your approved followers can see and interact with your content.
5. Import the accounts you already follow
Threads is so closely linked to Instagram, you’ll have the option to auto-follow the accounts you currently follow on Instagram.
You can choose individual users to follow or click Follow all to import your full follower list.
6. Terms of use
On the final screen, you’ll be prompted to accept three pieces of information:
Threads is powered by Instagram and the information from both apps will be used to personalize your ads.
In the future, Threads will work with the fediverse, a group of independently hosted but interconnected servers used for web publishing. We’ll have more on this as Threads announces further updates.
By joining Threads, you agree to Meta’s Terms and Policies. You can click each link to review the specific policy prior to joining.
7 – Things you need know about Threads
1. Fastest growing app in terms of Audience
Threads marked as fastest-growing app in history as it crossed crossed the 100 million user mark less than a week after its launch.
2. Thread length
Each thread can be up to 500 characters long, almost double Twitter’s 280-character limit. Longer posts make it easy to express a complete thought or tell more detailed stories without making your followers dig through multiple posts to get all the information.
3. Public Interaction
Interacting with other users on Threads is quick and easy. If you’re an active Instagram user, three of the four icons at the bottom of each thread will look familiar:
- A heart to like the post.
- A quote bubble to reply directly to the thread. (On Instagram, tapping this icon opens the comment section.)
- A repost button. Tapping this allows you to either repost the thread directly to your Threads profile or quote the thread while adding your own thoughts.
- A paper airplane to share the post on another platform. Tap this to add the thread to your Instagram Story or feed, post it on Twitter, copy the link, or share via other means.
4. Crosspost from Threads to Instagram in a snap
Meta has made sharing content between the Threads and Instagram super easy. You can add your own post or any public thread to your Instagram Story.
Click the paper airplane at the bottom of the thread, select Add to story, and Instagram will launch automatically. From there, you can edit the post or share it directly to your followers.
5. Beware of fake accounts
If you’re not sure whether the account is fake or real you can use their Instagram profile to confirm someone’s identity before interacting with them on Threads.
6. If you’re verified on Instagram, you’ll be verified on Threads
Once a verified Instagram account creates an account on Threads, the blue checkmark will appear automatically next to its username.
7. No Monetization – Add free scrolling
The Threads app currently doesn’t have any ads or monetization features, although this is likely to change in the near future. For now, enjoy uninterrupted scrolling!