Threads by Instagram

Threads is a social media application developed by Meta Platforms, Inc., launched on July 5, 2023, as a competitor to Twitter. It is designed for real-time conversations and sharing, closely integrated with Instagram accounts. Users can create posts consisting of up to 500 characters of text or 5 minutes of video content. The app experienced rapid growth, reaching over 100 million users within five days of its launch, making it one of the fastest-growing consumer software applications in history. However, it faced challenges, including privacy concerns in the European Union, leading to a delayed launch in that region. Additionally, Twitter threatened legal action against Meta, alleging that Threads infringed on Twitter's intellectual property rights. Despite these challenges, Threads continues to operate and expand its user base globally. (en.wikipedia.org)