- By Vikas Yadav
- Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Threads, the viral competitor to X (formerly called Twitter) regularly gets featured in media reports for new features and declining user base. The Mark Zuckerberg-led text-based app is witnessing a tough time retaining its audience that steeped at launch but started exiting due to the lack of features when compared to Elon Musk's X. In an attempt to compensate for the feature deficit, the Meta CEO added that the app would get web and proper search support in the coming weeks.
Instagram Threads: Desktop Version
If you open the official Threads website from the desktop, a QR code to download the app on your smartphone is displayed. But this will change as the web version will debut in the coming weeks, making the platform more accessible. Currently, you can only view Threads post on PC but not engage with them via likes, comments and more.
"A good week for Threads. The community here is on the trajectory I expect to build a vibrant long term app. Lots of work ahead but excited about the team's pace of shipping. Search and web coming in the next few weeks," the Meta CEO said in a Thread. The post has raked over 18,000 likes at the time of filing.
Meta Threads: Better Search
As for the search, it is limited to searching for people on the platform. With improved search, users can expect that they will be able to explore more content, such as posts. This will also place Threads in a better shape when compared with X.
Besides the two updates, DMs are among the most demanded features on Threads. The company has given ample hints that the option is in the works and will debut soon on the platform. As for more updates, users can use their Instagram credentials to log in to Threads and start sharing the updates.