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Overview
What Threads does
Threads is a text-based social media app built by Meta's Instagram team. Designed as a conversation-focused platform, Threads allows users to share text posts up to 500 characters, along with links, photos, and videos. It integrates with Instagram for seamless account setup.
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- Threads is a free app with no in-app purchase tiers, confirmed on the App Store listing
Pricing
What Threads costs
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Free
Free
- Posting
- Following
- Replies
- Reposts
Capabilities
Features
Text Posts
Text Posts capability
Photo/Video Sharing
Photo/Video Sharing capability
Replies
Replies capability
Reposts
Reposts capability
Instagram Integration
Instagram Integration capability
ActivityPub Support
ActivityPub Support capability
Instagram
Integration with Instagram
Fediverse
Integration with Fediverse
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
Web support
Available on web
Behind it
Who makes Threads
- Company
- Meta Platforms
- Based in
- Menlo Park, California
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