Threads is currently experimenting with a new feature that allows users to set a 24-hour expiration timer on their posts. Once the time is up, the post and all replies will vanish, similar to Stories. This feature is being tested with a select group of users, following its discovery earlier this summer by developer Alessandro Paluzzi. Reminiscent of Twitter’s Fleets, this ephemeral format could be a game-changer for those who frequently delete their posts.
This update comes after Instagram’s Adam Mosseri mentioned that Threads was also exploring auto-archiving. This optional feature would enable users to schedule a date for their posts to be hidden from their feed. However, feedback from Threads users has shown a lack of interest in automatic archiving, and this feature has not been widely implemented yet. Threads recently reached 200 million users in August and introduced a new analytics tool called Insights…
2024-08-24 16:13:29
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