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Threads expands Live Chats access, adds translations and new hosting tools

July 02, 2026 9:14 am

Meta-owned Threads has introduced new capabilities for its Live Chats feature, including translation support, co-hosting options and moderation tools.

New community hubs, custom icons and feed controls are among the latest additions coming to Threads. (Image: Meta Newsroom)

Meta announces new features to Threads as platform reaches 500 million monthly users

June 18, 2026 9:30 am

As Threads crosses 500 million monthly active users, Meta is expanding its community features by adding a discovery tool.

No more menu diving: How a single post with 'Dear Algo' now controls your Threads feed

February 13, 2026 9:07 am

The AI-powered tool allows people to fine-tune their feed in real time, as the platform continues to grow past X in daily mobile usage.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also told employees that the company is working towards finding new roles for employees reassigned to train AI models. (Image Source: AP)

Zuckerberg’s $135 Billion bet: Why Instagram and Facebook could be flooded with AI content

January 30, 2026 9:33 am

Meta plans to spend up to $135 billion on AI this year as Zuckerberg says AI will redefine media and social feeds.

Threads’ growing popularity appears to be driven by Meta’s longer-term choices. The app is frequently promoted across Facebook and Instagram, making it easy for existing users to discover and try it.(Image: Unsplash)

Meta’s Threads overtakes X in mobile usage as audience shifts

January 21, 2026 9:05 am

With features like longer posts, topic-based communities, and enhanced content controls, Threads has transformed into a platform that users check several times a day.

Meta is bringing video ads to Instagram Threads: Here's what they look like

May 10, 2025 11:43 am

Like Instagram and Facebook, Meta's newest social media platform - Threads will soon start showing video ads in its feed.

AI summaries, revamped Search: All the new features coming to Threads

November 26, 2024 8:25 am

Threads has dropped several new features as it looks to hold its ground against fast-growing Bluesky.

From Nawabi courts to college campuses and Bollywood weddings, tracing the journey of Chikankari

August 30, 2024 7:06 pm

Chikankari is characterised by Mughal art-inspired motifs with elements like flowers, paisleys, and geometric patterns.

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Meta's Threads hits 175 million users ahead of one-year anniversary

July 04, 2024 8:29 am

Meta's Threads app has reached over 175 million monthly active users (MAU) in its first year. While initially seeing rapid growth due to its connection with Instagram, Threads has struggled to maintain user engagement.

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Meta Threads starts showing real-time search results for some users

April 16, 2024 1:03 pm

Ever since its launch in July last year, Threads has been lacking a new feature that lets users search recent posts on the platform. However, that might soon change as the app is currently testing the functionality.