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In the fast-evolving landscape of social media, Threads, It challenger to Twitter and other platforms, continues to make significant strides. Mark Zuckerberg revealed during Meta’s Q1 2024 earnings call that Threads now boasts over 150 million monthly active users, a noteworthy increase from the 130 million reported just a few months earlier in February.

One of the notable recent developments for Threads is its integration with ActivityPub, a decentralized protocol that underpins networks like Mastodon. In March, Threads enabled U.S.-based users aged 18 and above to link their accounts to the Fediverse, allowing their posts to be visible on other servers within this decentralized network.

Looking ahead, It plans to expand the Threads ecosystem by opening its API to a broader community of developers by June. This move will empower developers to create innovative experiences around Threads, although the specifics on whether full-fledged third-party clients will be permitted remain uncertain.

Despite Meta’s recent deployment of its AI chatbot across its major platforms—including Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram—Threads notably did not receive this integration, likely due to its current lack of native direct messaging capabilities.

Threads also introduced a new feature last week that enables users to automatically archive their posts after a defined period. Additionally, users can now individually archive or unarchive posts and control their visibility settings.

Threads, which is approximately nine months old, has steadily expanded its user base under Meta’s guidance. While Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, clarified in October that Threads does not aim to amplify news content, Meta’s broader social network ecosystem continues to gain momentum. Recent data from app analytics firm Apptopia, as reported by Business Insider, indicates that Threads now boasts more daily active users in the U.S. than Twitter, highlighting its growing influence.

In summary, Threads by Meta is carving out its niche in the social media landscape, leveraging innovative features, strategic integrations, and Meta’s vast resources to attract and engage users. With a clear focus on user experience and community engagement, Threads is poised to continue its upward trajectory as a compelling alternative in the ever-evolving social media sphere.

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