Threads App - Everything you need to know

Threads is a new app developed by the Instagram team for sharing text updates and participating in public conversations.

Users can log in using their Instagram account and post content up to 500 characters long, including links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length.

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The app provides a separate space for real-time updates and public conversations, catering to both creators and casual posters.

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Users can follow and connect with friends and creators who share their interests, both on Instagram and beyond.

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Threads offers core accessibility features like screen reader support and AI-generated image descriptions.

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The feed includes posts from people you follow and recommended content from new creators.

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Safety features allow users to control who can mention or reply to them, filter out specific words in replies, and unfollow, block, restrict, or report profiles.

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The app is planning to become compatible with the ActivityPub protocol, enabling connections with other apps and platforms.

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Threads aims to be compatible with open, interoperable social networks to shape the future of the internet.

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