Threads
Instagram, Inc.
About
Threads is a social networking app for discovering conversations and connecting with people who share your interests. Start public discussions with text, images, polls, and other formats, then jump into replies and reactions. Follow friends, creators, and communities to stay updated on trending topics and niche interests. Control your experience with privacy settings like Hidden Words to filter unwanted content, and move conversations to private 1:1 or group DMs when discussions get more personal.
Highlights
- Start threads with text, images, polls, and ghost posts
- Follow communities and creators to discover niche interests
- Hidden Words feature filters posts containing specific words or phrases
- Control who can reply, mention you, or see your posts
- Move public conversations to private 1:1 or group DMs
Best for
People interested in discovering conversations around niche topics and trending moments, as well as those who want to share thoughts and join discussions with customizable privacy controls.
At a glance
Threads is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,796,124 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Instagram, Inc..
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Threads free?
- Yes — Threads is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Threads available on?
- Threads is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Threads?
- Threads is a social networking app where you can start public conversations, discover trending topics, follow communities and creators, and connect with people who share your interests through replies, reactions, and private messaging.
- Can I control who sees my posts on Threads?
- Yes. You can control who can reply to you, mention you, or see your posts. You can also use Hidden Words to filter out posts and replies containing specific words or phrases you don't want to see.
- What types of content can I share on Threads?
- You can share text, images, polls, and ghost posts to start conversations or reply to existing threads.
- Can I have private conversations on Threads?
- Yes. You can keep conversations private with 1:1 and group DMs. When a public thread becomes more personal, you can move it to your inbox to go deeper or share it with a smaller group.
- What are the alternatives to Threads?
- Threads is similar to Instants, an Instagram app, Kik Messaging & Chat App, Hoop - make new friends, and TikTok Pro - Events. Browse related apps by tag: communication and social networking.
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