Threads

Name: Threads
Rating: 4.7 (34508 reviews)
Author: Instagram, Inc.

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Only for iPhone

Free · In-App Purchases

35k Ratings
Age Rating

13+
In-App Controls
Chart

No. 2
Social Networking
Developer

Instagram, Inc.
Language

EN
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Size

250.7
MB

iPhone

Discover new perspectives and connect through conversation on Threads. See what people are talking about right now—from niche interests to big moments. With communities, you can find people who also care about your interests on Threads. Reply, listen, share or just follow along. Here’s what you can do on Threads: ■ Start a thread, share your take Have something on your mind? Take it to Threads. Share a thought, ask a question or open up a conversation. There’s more than one way to kick things off with text, images, polls, ghost posts and more. ■ Jump into replies Jump into the discussion, react to new ideas or just see where the conversation goes. Every thread is an invitation to join in. ■ Keep up with what’s trending From live scores to breaking moments, Threads helps you stay close to what’s happening —and join the conversation when you’ve got something to say. ■ Control the content you see Control who can reply to you, mention you or see your posts. Use Hidden Words to filter out posts and replies that include words or phrases you don’t want to see—so your experience stays on your terms. ■ Go deep on your interests Follow friends, creators and communities for every interest. Threads is built to help you discover new voices and join conversations—starting with the communities you care about most. ■ Connect over chat Keep the conversation going privately with 1:1 and group DMs. When a public thread gets more personal, move it to your inbox to go deeper or share it with a smaller group. Meta Terms: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php Meta Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy Threads Supplemental Privacy Policy: https://help.instagram.com/515230437301944 Threads Supplemental Terms: https://help.instagram.com/769983657850450 Instagram Community Guidelines: https://help.instagram.com/477434105621119 Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policies/health Learn how we're working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Meta Safety Center: https://about.meta.com/actions/safety

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

35k Ratings

Threads review read:
31/03/2025
cryptorocky
Instagram Threads has arrived, and it’s proving to be more than just another Twitter alternative. Meta has crafted a sleek, minimalist app that brings back the joy of real-time conversation without the noise of traditional social media. The interface is clean and familiar, making it easy for Instagram users to dive right in. Conversations feel organic, thanks to the threaded replies that keep discussions flowing naturally. Unlike Twitter, Threads emphasizes positivity and engagement over divisiveness, which is a refreshing change in today’s social media landscape. One of the best features? The seamless integration with Instagram. Your existing audience carries over, making the transition effortless. Plus, Meta’s approach to decentralized compatibility means Threads could eventually connect with other platforms—something no other major social app has attempted. Of course, Threads is still evolving. It lacks direct messaging and trending topics, but that’s part of its charm—it’s focused on real conversations rather than just viral content. If you’re looking for a place to share thoughts, engage with interesting discussions, and escape the toxicity of other platforms, Threads is worth your time. Verdict: 4.5/5 A fresh take on text-based social media that prioritizes community and connection. If Meta keeps refining it, Threads could become a major player in the digital conversation space.
Threads review read:
31/03/2025
cryptorocky

Instagram Threads has arrived, and it’s proving to be more than just another Twitter alternative. Meta has crafted a sleek, minimalist app that brings back the joy of real-time conversation without the noise of traditional social media. The interface is clean and familiar, making it easy for Instagram users to dive right in. Conversations feel organic, thanks to the threaded replies that keep discussions flowing naturally. Unlike Twitter, Threads emphasizes positivity and engagement over divisiveness, which is a refreshing change in today’s social media landscape. One of the best features? The seamless integration with Instagram. Your existing audience carries over, making the transition effortless. Plus, Meta’s approach to decentralized compatibility means Threads could eventually connect with other platforms—something no other major social app has attempted. Of course, Threads is still evolving. It lacks direct messaging and trending topics, but that’s part of its charm—it’s focused on real conversations rather than just viral content. If you’re looking for a place to share thoughts, engage with interesting discussions, and escape the toxicity of other platforms, Threads is worth your time. Verdict: 4.5/5 A fresh take on text-based social media that prioritizes community and connection. If Meta keeps refining it, Threads could become a major player in the digital conversation space.
A place for real conversations
11 Jan
Bongane Makwakwa
Threads has quietly become my favourite social platform. It rewards thought over noise, curiosity over outrage, and real conversations over performance. I’ve found community, nuance, humour, disagreement with respect, and a space where long-form thinking still matters.It’s been especially powerful for storytelling and connecting across cultures. More human. Less shouting. Exactly what social media should feel like.
A place for real conversations
11 Jan
Bongane Makwakwa

Threads has quietly become my favourite social platform. It rewards thought over noise, curiosity over outrage, and real conversations over performance. I’ve found community, nuance, humour, disagreement with respect, and a space where long-form thinking still matters.It’s been especially powerful for storytelling and connecting across cultures. More human. Less shouting. Exactly what social media should feel like.
Complaint
26/05/2024
pretty patra
Threads has restricted my account for a reason I do not understand and I’ve only recently started posting on threads. I understand that it’s linked to my instagram and I noticed a restriction from a comment form last year that I made. The comment was not personal or meant to anyone. It was simply a tag from a song from The producer Young Metro booming, tag said by The rapper Future. I’d really like my accounts to get up and running because I cannot afford to have my accounts restricted I have an audience to entertain and I have my personal videos and pictures uploaded on these apps so restricting me is going to lead to me deleting my accounts. Please try do a lot of fact checking and try warn people about a comment as early as it was commented to avoid the enemy of progress when someone has already forgotten about something. Thanks kind regards
Complaint
26/05/2024
pretty patra

Threads has restricted my account for a reason I do not understand and I’ve only recently started posting on threads. I understand that it’s linked to my instagram and I noticed a restriction from a comment form last year that I made. The comment was not personal or meant to anyone. It was simply a tag from a song from The producer Young Metro booming, tag said by The rapper Future. I’d really like my accounts to get up and running because I cannot afford to have my accounts restricted I have an audience to entertain and I have my personal videos and pictures uploaded on these apps so restricting me is going to lead to me deleting my accounts. Please try do a lot of fact checking and try warn people about a comment as early as it was commented to avoid the enemy of progress when someone has already forgotten about something. Thanks kind regards
Instagram Huns Ruining App
14/04/2024
SabeloMkabela
Much like twitter, I was looking forward to great engagement through thoughts. However, we’re seeing a lot of accounts primarily just seeking a large following/popularity by posting pictures of themselves or other beautiful people. If I wanted to see pictures of pretty women all day, I’d curate my IG following accordingly, but I really just want to know what people are thinking and what’s happening in this globalised world. The function probably exists and I do not know how to use the app but a “following” and a separate “for you” timeline should exist so I see exactly what I want to see and not just be subjected to a algorithm timeline.
Instagram Huns Ruining App
14/04/2024
SabeloMkabela

Much like twitter, I was looking forward to great engagement through thoughts. However, we’re seeing a lot of accounts primarily just seeking a large following/popularity by posting pictures of themselves or other beautiful people. If I wanted to see pictures of pretty women all day, I’d curate my IG following accordingly, but I really just want to know what people are thinking and what’s happening in this globalised world. The function probably exists and I do not know how to use the app but a “following” and a separate “for you” timeline should exist so I see exactly what I want to see and not just be subjected to a algorithm timeline.

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Provider: Instagram, Inc.
Size: 250.7 MB
Category: Social Networking
Compatibility: Requires iOS 16.3 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 16.3 or later.
Languages: English and 30 more

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