Meta Starts Rolling Out Web Version of Threads to Gain an Edge Over Rival X

Threads, which crossed 100 million sign-ups for the app within five days of its launch on July 5, saw a decline in its popularity soon.

Advertisement
By Reuters | Updated: 22 August 2023 20:14 IST
Highlights
  • Threads' users cam login to its website from their computers
  • The widely anticipated roll out could help Threads gain acceptance
  • The company will be adding more functionality to the web experience

Meta CEO said in a Threads post that the web version would reach users "over the next few days

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it was launching the web version of its new text-first social media platform Threads, in a bid to retain professional users and gain an edge over rival X, formerly Twitter

Threads' users will be able to access the microblogging platform by logging-in to its website from their computers, the Facebook and Instagram owner said. 

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Threads post that the web version would reach users "over the next few days."

Advertisement

Mark Zuckerberg posted the image announcing the roll out of Threads' web version
Photo Credit: Threads/ @zuck

Advertisement

 

The widely anticipated roll out could help Threads gain broader acceptance among power users like brands, company accounts, advertisers and journalists, who can now take advantage of the platform by using it on a bigger screen.

Advertisement

Threads, which crossed 100 million sign-ups for the app within five days of its launch on July 5, saw a decline in its popularity as users returned to the more familiar platform X after the initial rush. 

In just over a month, daily active users on Android version of Threads app dropped to 10.3 million from the peak of 49.3 million, according to a report, dated August 10, by analytics platform Similarweb.

Advertisement

The company will be adding more functionality to the web experience in the coming weeks, Meta said. 

It was recently reported that Meta will be rolling out the web version of Threads by this week, as hinted by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on Friday. White the social media company did not give a date for the launch, but Adam Mosseri said it could happen soon.

© Thomson Reuters 2023


Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.
 

Catch the latest from the Consumer Electronics Show on Gadgets 360, at our CES 2026 hub.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. Motorola Signature With 50-Megapixel Cameras Debuts in India: See Price
  2. Dhurandhar OTT Release Date Update: When and Where to Watch it Online?
  3. Realme Neo 8 Launched With 8,000mAh Battery: See Price, Features
  4. Forza Horizon 6 Will Feature the Largest Map Yet in a Horizon Game
  5. Apple Could Introduce a Smaller Dynamic Island With iPhone 18 Pro Models
  6. Here's When the Honor Robot Phone and Magic V6 Will Be Unveiled Globally
  7. Google Photos' New AI Feature Will Let You Star in Personalised Memes
  8. Samsung Galaxy S26+ Surfaces on Benchmarking Website Ahead of Launch
  1. Google Photos’ New AI Feature Will Let You Star in Personalised Memes
  2. Realme Buds Clip India Launch Date Announced; Key Features Revealed
  3. Moto Watch Launched in India With Up to 13 Days of Battery Life, Sleep Monitoring: Price, Features
  4. Instagram Spotted Working on a Paid Subscription Feature, Might Allow Users to Make Unlimited Audience Lists
  5. Windows 11 Update Causes Classic Outlook to Become Unresponsive; Users Urged to Use Webmail
  6. Realme Note 80 Moniker Revealed via SIRIM Certification Website, Could Launch Soon
  7. Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay, Cars and Features Revealed; Release Date Confirmed
  8. Google Expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search, Can Tailor Results Using Gmail and Photos
  9. iQOO 15R Global Variant Arrives on Geekbench With Key Specifications Ahead of Imminent India Launch
  10. Motorola Signature Launched in India With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Triple 50-Megapixel Camera: Price, Features
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2026. All rights reserved.