Threads VS Twitter: Spot Ten Major Differences

On Wednesday, Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram officially launched Threads, a social app that is positioned as a direct competitor to Twitter. Within 18 hours of its launch, Threads had already gained over 30 million registered users, includes tons of brands, celebrities, journalists, and many other well-known accounts, and poses a potential threat to Twitter. Despite both being social media platforms, Threads and Twitter have notable differences. In this article, we will explore ten major distinctions between the two apps.

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What is Threads?

Threads is a recently launched mobile application that was developed by the Instagram team as a spin-off from the popular social media platform. The app is designed to facilitate the sharing of text updates and to provide a platform for participating in public conversations. With Threads, users can easily share their thoughts and updates with their friends and followers, as well as join in on conversations about topics that interest them. The app is built on the same technology and expertise that has made Instagram such a popular platform, and is sure to be a hit with users who are looking for a more streamlined and focused experience for sharing and engaging with content.

What is the Difference between Threads and Twitter?

Threads and Twitter are both popular social media platforms that allow users to share updates and engage in public conversations. However, there are several key differences between the two platforms.

Account Management

Registration

Threads requires users to have an Instagram account and use the same username for registration, while Twitter only needs an email address or phone number and has no inherent connection to other social media platforms.

Cancellation

Deleting your Threads account requires deleting your Instagram account, whereas with Twitter, you can register independently with credentials of your choice and delete your account at any time due to the site's autonomy.

Post

Text Content

Meta has set a maximum character limit of 500 for Threads posts. On Twitter, unverified users are limited to 280 characters per post, while verified accounts can post up to 25,000 characters.

Multimedia support

Both allow for website links, videos, and images. While both services allow for posting GIFs, Threads requires saving the GIF to your camera roll first. Additionally, Threads allows for more images and videos to be posted at once, with a limit of 10 items per post, compared to Twitter's limit of four items per tweet.

For photo filters, Twitter provides users with a selection of nine photo filters, but some thread users are expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of this function.

Threads also has a carousel feature that allows for groups of photos and videos to be published in a swipeable format, which is a feature that Twitter lacks.

Interaction

Twitter allows users to like, retweet, reply to tweets, and communicate with other users via direct messages. But Threads does not include any direct messaging capabilities. To communicate with a Threads user, you could consider reaching out through their Instagram DMs.

Visibility

Twitter's tweets are public, and anyone can view and reply to them. Threads is more focused on privacy, allowing users to choose who they share their content with.

Trending Topic & Hashtag

Twitter is known for its trending topics and use of hashtags. But Threads doesn't highlight related topics or include usage of hashtags.

Scope of Search

Users can search for not only accounts but also hashtags and tweets On Twitter. Meanwhile, on Threads, you can only search for accounts

Sorting method

Twitter sorts tweets based on time, with the most recent tweets appearing first. Threads sorts content based on topics and user interests, making it easier for users to find content relevant to their interests.

Advertising

Twitter has advertising, and users can pay for more exposure. Threads, on the other hand, doesn't have advertising.

Availability

Threads is not currently available globally, and it is currently unavailable in European Union countries due to compliance issues with upcoming laws, specifically the EU's Digital Markets Act.

Device

Threads is exclusively a mobile application available on Android and iOS devices, limiting its accessibility to mobile devices only. In contrast, Twitter can be accessed through both Android and iOS applications, as well as web browsers, making it available on both mobile and desktop devices.

You can choose the platform that best suits your needs and preferences. Whether it's for personal or business use, both platforms offer rich content and communication opportunities.