Threads Expands Custom Feeds to Help Users Curate Content Tailored to Their Interests
Threads expanded the rollout of Custom Feeds, allowing users to create custom feeds of topics and people they want to follow.
Meta Introduces Educational Resources for Threads to Help Creators Grow on the Presence
Meta has introduced a new hub featuring educational resources for Threads, which include best practices, data-backed tips, and content examples for creators.
Threads Launches Activity Status to Highlight Who’s Online and Boost Engagement
Threads is launching an Activity Status feature that allows users to see when others are online.
Threads Indicates When a New Follower Is a Result of Seeing a Specific Post
Threads will now indicate when accounts follow others based on specific posts.
Threads Rolls Out Custom Feeds for a More Personalized Content Experience
Threads has rolled out Custom Feeds for both desktop and mobile. Users can choose from hashtags, keywords, and profiles to create feeds, which they can also name. Once saved, the feed will appear in the Your Feeds section, alongside other feeds like Following, Liked, and Saved.
Flipboard Adds Ability to Follow Anyone in the Fediverse
Flipboard has introduced the ability for users to follow anyone in the fediverse.
Meta Introduces New Content Planning and Insights Tools for the Threads Desktop Experience
Meta has announced updates for the Threads desktop experience for creators and brands.
Threads Introduces Labels for Posts on Trending Topics & Hits 200 Million Users
Threads has rolled out a blue label for posts related to recent trending topics in the US. This label will also display the number of related posts. Users can click on the label to view other related posts and sort them by "Top" or "Recent."
Mastodon Adds Clickable Author Bylines to Boost Journalists' Cross-Platform Presence
Mastodon, an X alternative, has added an author byline feature. Some links shared on the platform will include a clickable author byline that links to the author’s associated fediverse account, which could also be Threads, Flipboard, or other decentralized platforms. Initial websites that will implement this are The Verge, MacStories, and MacRumors, but news organizations can request access.
A Look At Key Trends On Threads As It Turns One & Hits 175 Million Users
As Threads approaches its one-year anniversary (July 5th) and now has over 175 million users, Meta collaborated with Wakefield Research to delve into how users engage with the text-based app and social media overall.
Threads Displays Full-Size Images From Shared Instagram Posts
Threads now displays full-sized image posts from Instagram directly within posts. When an Instagram post is shared to Threads, the images are displayed in their entirety rather than as small thumbnails with a URL link.