Threads: Meta's Twitter Competitor Takes Off with 10 Million Users in 7 Hours

By Amin Ansari            July 06 2023

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 Meta's Twitter competitor, Threads, has been unveiled just three months after the company confirmed its plans for the app.

Official Launch:

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Within seven hours of its launch, Threads garnered 10 million sign-ups, attracting brands, celebrities, journalists, and prominent accounts.

Massive User Uptake:

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Threads' debut sparked excitement, with some speculating whether it could overthrow Twitter as the go-to platform.

The Twitter Killer?:

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Twitter has faced recent backlash, including temporary content viewing limits, making it more susceptible to competition.

Twitter's Vulnerability:

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Threads could solidify Meta's hold on popular apps and offer new advertising opportunities.

Expanding Meta's Empire:

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Threads, developed by the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, resembles Twitter with text-based posts and real-time conversations.

Threads: An Overview:

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Threads has a 500-character limit, incorporates Instagram's aesthetic, and allows users to share posts to Instagram Stories.

Unique Features:

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Users can join Threads using their existing Instagram accounts and easily import their Instagram followings.

Sign Up and Engagement:

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 While users can temporarily deactivate their profiles, deleting their Instagram accounts is necessary to permanently leave Threads.

Leaving Threads:

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 Threads is accessible in 100 countries and supports more than 30 languages on iOS and Android devices.

Global Availability:

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Threads presents a promising alternative to Twitter, leveraging Meta's vast user base and aiming for one billion+ active users.

The 'Twitter Killer' Potential:

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Meta's existing scale and infrastructure give it an edge over other competitors, simplifying the user onboarding process.

Meta's Advantage:

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As Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk engage in friendly competition, Threads serves as another battleground in the social network arena.

Zuckerberg vs. Musk:

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