#Threads

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Threads Starts Testing Long-Form Posts Beyond the 500-Character Limit

Anshuman Jain
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Threads is testing a new text attachment feature that allows users to add long paragraphs within a single post. It will let users add a block of text where others can tap to read the full description. Users can also get creative with their texts using styling tools, however there is no confirmation when this new feature will be rolling out.
Instagram Threads on a smartphone

Instagram Threads Is Ready to Give Creators the Insights They Need to Grow

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Threads is getting a detailed analytics dashboard and deeper insights for posts shared on the platform. The app will now show engagement metrics by likes, replies, quotes, and reposts along with follower growth. Users can also look at charts to track their post performance and view details of how their post performed outside of the app.
Instagram Threads on a smartphone

Threads Is Opening Its Gates for Your Facebook-Loving Uncle Bob

Anshuman Jain
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Threads is now offering Facebook users to sign up for the app using their existing profiles. Meta says this will help deliver personalized content recommendations based on users' preferences. Until now, this sign-up option was limited to Instagram users only.
Instagram Threads on a Phone

Users Oppose Threads DMs Over Fear of X-Like Harassment Issues

Anshuman Jain
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Instagram Threads has just introduced the DMs feature to its app, but users are not happy about it. They are concerned that it violates the open nature of the app and can lead to harassment, much like on X. Meta has yet to respond to the backlash. It seems direct messaging on Threads is here to stay.
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You Can Now Hide Words on Threads Separate from Instagram

Anshuman Jain
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Threads is finally adding its own Hidden Words feature, which is separate from Instagram. Previously, this option was linked to Instagram, meaning any words you blocked on Instagram would also be hidden on Threads. Now, users can block certain words or phrases on Threads itself. 
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Instagram Threads Users Can Finally DM Each Other

Anshuman Jain
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Instagram Threads is finally rolling out direct messaging (DMs) to select users after almost two years of release. Regular users of Threads have been requesting this feature ever since the launch of the platform. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri announced the feature in his latest Threads post. 
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Threads Now Lets You Filter Out Offensive Content, Here’s How to Enable It

Anshuman Jain
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Threads has expanded the Hidden Words functionality across the entire platform. Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, has announced that Hidden Words can now be used to let you filter unwanted content from your feed, search results, profiles, and replies. You can hide words and phrases on Threads by going to profile icon > globe or padlock icon > Hidden words > Custom words and phrases.
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Threads Gets One Step Closer to X with New ‘Trending Now’ Section

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Meta's recent social media app, Threads, is finally getting a Trending Now section. This section will show popular topics and will be accessible from the Search tab and For You section. The feature is currently only available in the US and on the web version. It might help people bring back to the app.