Threads: Meta's New Twitter Rival

Launched by Meta on July 5, Threads quickly amassed 10 million sign-ups. This new social media platform is set to rival Twitter.

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Similar to Twitter, Threads allows users to share short text posts, like, repost, and reply to content.

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Users can sign in to Threads using their Instagram accounts and follow the same profiles, making it an easy addition for Instagram's vast user base.

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Meta's stock rose by 3 per cent prior to the launch, indicating positive investor sentiment

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Zuckerberg aims to reach over one billion users with Threads, hoping to outdo Twitter's public conversation space.

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Zuckerberg aims to reach over one billion users with Threads, hoping to outdo Twitter's public conversation space.

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Prominent brands and celebrities have quickly established their presence on Threads

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Threads: Meta's New Twitter Rival

Launched by Meta on July 5, Threads quickly amassed 10 million sign-ups. This new social media platform is set to rival Twitter.

Similar to Twitter, Threads allows users to share short text posts, like, repost, and reply to content.

What is Threads

Users can sign in to Threads using their Instagram accounts and follow the same profiles, making it an easy addition for Instagram's vast user base.

Seamless Integration with Instagram

Meta's stock rose by 3 per cent prior to the launch, indicating positive investor sentiment

The Market Response to Threads

Zuckerberg aims to reach over one billion users with Threads, hoping to outdo Twitter's public conversation space.

Zuckerberg's Ambitious Plan for Threads

Zuckerberg aims to reach over one billion users with Threads, hoping to outdo Twitter's public conversation space.

Privacy and User Experience

Prominent brands and celebrities have quickly established their presence on Threads

Big Names Already on Threads

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