With Elon Musk’s influence over Twitter causing a stir, many individuals are turning their attention to the newly released Instagram Threads as a possible alternative. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, launched Threads ahead of schedule on July 5th, making it available on iOS, Android, and the web. The timing of its release has garnered significant interest as people seek out alternative social media platforms.
Rumors and speculation surrounding the new platform owned by Meta (formerly known as Facebook) have been circulating for months. A report from Platformer in March indicated that the company was considering the development of a separate decentralized social network focused on text updates. In June, journalist Alex Heath leaked information about an internal company meeting, which showcased the app and provided the public with the first glimpse of Threads. These leaks and reports have fueled anticipation and curiosity about the new offering from Meta.
Threads is described as Instagram’s text-based conversation app, designed to facilitate discussions and community engagement. It allows users to come together and participate in conversations on various topics of interest, both current and trending. As an extension of Instagram, Threads offers seamless integration, allowing users to use the same username on both platforms. Additionally, it provides the convenience of quickly following the same accounts you have been following on Instagram, streamlining the user experience and fostering continuity between the two apps.
Within just one day of its launch, Instagram’s new social app, Threads, has already gained significant traction, with accounts nearing the halfway mark to 100 million. As per Alex Heath’s post and a recent Command Line update, the app has amassed approximately 48 million accounts. Users can check the Instagram accounts of those who have registered for Threads to see if they were among the first to sign up, the 50 millionth user, or somewhere in between. This rapid growth indicates a strong initial reception for the new app.