Threads VS. Twitter. Who's the best?
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Recently, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a text-based app called Threads.
The launch of this app has made it a direct rival to Twitter.?Within 24 hours, Threads had attracted some 30 million users.?Sounds astonishing, right?
So what is Threads? And how is it different from Twitter?
The Instagram team created a text-based sharing app called Threads. Threads provide a new, unique place for real-time updates and public conversations, whether you're a creator or only a poster, just like Twitter.
Is it similar to Twitter?
Although Threads by Meta is quite similar to Twitter, there are several significant differences between the two platforms that have caused some controversy online regarding Threads' ability to replace Twitter.
1) Sign-Up
You must already have an Instagram account to sign up for Threads, with the opportunity to import essential information from Instagram to Threads, such as your verification, bio, and friends.?When signing up for Twitter, the only thing that is needed is an email address or a phone number.
2) Availability
You can only access Threads on smartphones and tablets because it is currently only available as an app for Android and iOS devices. Thus, Threads cannot be used on desktop computers or laptops. This limitation does not apply to Twitter, which is available as both an app (on Android and iOS) and through a web browser.?
3) Word limit
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Threads posts will be limited to 500 characters, according to Meta. Whether verified users will have access to a larger character limit is not yet known. Twitter users who are not verified can publish up to 280 characters per tweet, whereas verified accounts can send up to 25,000 characters.
4) Trending feature
At present, Threads is a relatively basic app with no option to view trending topics or people. Twitter is known for its Trending function, which shows trending topics locally and globally.?
5) Multimedia posts
On Threads, you can upload many pictures and videos at once. The maximum number of items you can share on Threads in a single post is ten, whereas the maximum number of items you may share on Twitter is four.
6) Messaging
Depending on their privacy settings, any user or mutual can be reached via Twitter's messaging tool in many different ways. You can send voice messages, photos, GIFs, and texts. While you can text someone a Thread, the only in-app method available right now is to tag them in a post's comment box. The best way to get in touch with Threads users is to use their Instagram DMs.?
7) Privacy Policy
Because user data is not utilized for targeted advertising, Threads places a greater emphasis on privacy. Twitter, in contrast, uses user data for customized advertising, though users can choose not to participate.
We could claim that Threads excels at a few tasks that Twitter does not. Threads is not a Twitter replacement, however, because there are several key differences between how you would use each platform.