What’s happening with Threads in 2024? Here are all the biggest Threads updates from this year [updated monthly]

More and more social media clients are turning to Threads as one of their main social media spaces. But with Threads growing so fast, it can be hard for social media teams, agencies, and freelancers to keep up. 

That’s why we compile a list of the top Threads updates and headlines every month!

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Alrighty! With the housekeeping items out of the way, we can get you all caught up on the Threads headlines from 2024.  

What are the top Threads updates from 2024? 

Here’s what social media managers need to know about Threads in 2024.

Threads updates from October 2024

New Threads growth tips courtesy of Meta
Trying to grow on Threads? You might like the new mini-site that dishes out tips for building a community on Threads.

Threads gets mobile analytics
Threads analytics are now available on iOS and Android.

Profile switching test launches on Threads
When you're composing a post, you can switch from one account to another.

Threads gets active status indicators
Users will be able to see when you're logged in to Threads. The goal of this update is to prompt more real-time engagement on Threads.

Threads takes steps to tackle "rage bait” posts
Adam Mosseri said the Threads team is aware of a growing number of "rage-bait" posts on the app and they're looking to resolve it.

A community feature is coming to Threads
We love anything related to community-building! Threads is in the process of developing a community feature called Loops, which would make it easier for users to uncover topic-based communities.

Threads updates from September and August 2024 

Threads expands its media limits: add up to 20 videos or photos to a post
Is 20 photos or videos too many for one post? Just enough? What do you think? 

Meta acquires Threads.com
You used to have to navigate to the Threads.net URL. Now that Meta has acquired Threads.com, it’s easier to find the social platform on desktop.

Experiment reveals how to generate more reach on Threads
Katie Notopoulos, Business Insider reporter, recently conducted an experiment where she posted a range of controversial questions to spark engagement. Posts with a lot of comments were more likely to show up in your feed.

Rearrange columns on Threads to fit your preferences
If you like to use Threads on desktop, this update will help you customize your experience. Cool! 

Threads updates from July 2024 

”Pinch me!” – Threads
Now, you can pinch carousel images together to merge them into a single image. Kind of a fun, interactive update!

Happy birthday, Threads!
Threads is 1! Can you believe it? The platform celebrated its birthday by releasing some interesting insights. For example, more than 63% of posts on Threads are text-only.

Threads updates from June 2024 

Disappearing posts might become a thing on Threads
The platform is testing posts that will only be visible for 24 hours.

Threads hashtags may get an update
Threads could replace tags with traditional hashtags.

Threads gets a side-swipe release
Swipe right on a post to "like" it and see more similar content. Or swipe left to indicate you’re not interested.

Threads updates from May 2024 

Threads is testing pinned columns
You may see this test when you use Threads on desktop.

Threads gets a Recent filter
Find timely, relevant content faster with Threads’ new Recent filter. 

Threads updates from April 2024 

Better search results for Threads
Threads is currently testing out a search filter that will provide more recent results, according to Adam Mosseri. 

Threads tests an auto post archive feature
Want to automatically archive all posts from a certain period? Threads is currently testing a feature that would let you do just that.

Threads will let you hide certain words
This update will allow you to hide posts that include certain words from your feed. 

Threads updates from March 2024 

Trending topics are coming to Threads
If you’re a Threads user in the US, you now have access to trending topics, which will tell you what other users are talking about most on the app.

Threads updates from February 2024 

Threads may be getting an in-app camera
This feature, which is currently in testing, is one of Thread’s most-requested feature updates.

Meta may allow you to cross-post between Facebook and Threads
The test is happening on iOS devices. But it isn't available in the EU. 

Threads updates from January 2024 

Drafts have almost arrived on Threads
Soon, you’ll be able to save your post as a draft so you can finish working on it later. 

Threads will let you choose: light mode or dark mode
Which one will you go for?

Summary

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