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Meta's Threads Surpasses 175M Active Users
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Meta's social media platform Threads has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 175 million monthly active users less than a year after its launch. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this achievement on July 3, 2024, highlighting Threads' rapid growth as it positions itself as a major competitor to X (formerly Twitter) in the microblogging space.
Rapid User Growth
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Launched on July 5, 2023, Threads experienced meteoric growth, amassing 100 million users within its first week
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. This rapid adoption was facilitated by seamless integration with Instagram, allowing users to create Threads accounts effortlessly1
. The platform's user base continued to expand, reaching 150 million monthly active users by Q1 20243
. Despite initial challenges in retaining early adopters, Threads has maintained steady growth, adding approximately 25 million users in the two months leading up to July 20244
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User Engagement Trends
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While monthly active user counts are impressive, daily engagement metrics provide deeper insights into user behavior. Initial reports indicated a significant drop in daily active users shortly after launch, with numbers falling from 49.3 million on July 7, 2023, to 23.6 million by July 14, 2023
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. However, the platform has since stabilized and shown signs of recovery. In October 2023, Threads reported approximately 33 million daily active users out of 120 million monthly active users2
. The average time spent on the app has fluctuated, initially peaking at 21 minutes daily before declining to around 3 minutes1
. Despite these challenges, Meta remains optimistic about Threads' potential, focusing on increasing user activity and retention rather than solely pursuing new user acquisition1
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New Features and Integrations
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Since its launch, Threads has continuously rolled out new features to enhance user experience and engagement. Notable additions include a web application, trending topics, an editing function, and real-time sports updates
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. The platform has also joined the Fediverse, enabling cross-platform interactions and expanding its reach3
. To improve content moderation, Threads introduced the "Hidden Words" feature, allowing users to filter offensive language4
. Additionally, the launch of ThreadsDeck, a third-party content management platform, and the introduction of the Threads API have opened up new possibilities for developers and users alike4
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Global Expansion and Compliance
Expanding its global reach, Threads became accessible to users in the European Union in December 2023, significantly increasing its potential user base by 448 million individuals
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. This expansion was initially delayed due to stringent EU regulations, particularly the Digital Markets Act implemented in 20221
. To ensure compliance, Meta has been working diligently to navigate the complex regulatory landscape, focusing on markets where it believes Threads can attract more users from competing platforms2
. The company's efforts to launch in the EU while competitors like X (formerly Twitter) consider pulling out due to regulatory challenges could potentially lead to a substantial influx of new users3
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How did Meta ensure compliance with EU regulations before launching Threads
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