Observed Signal · Oct 20, 2023 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Instagram Shows Threads for You Recommendations
Meta is testing a small feature update on Instagram to boost Threads' visibility by surfacing Threads posts directly in the Instagram app within a dedicated 'Threads for you' area. The feature surfaces posts from the Threads app to users who might be interested, and profiles with a Threads account activated now display a prominent Threads badge. The move appears designed to revive Threads’ engagement after its summer launch and amid competition from other platforms. Threads remains unavailable in the EU/EEA, and testing access is limited for some users. The article notes that Threads has struggled with engagement, with a web version and new features rolling out gradually. MarketWatch reported about 1.1 million daily active Threads users in September 2023. OnlineMarketing.de could not access the feature for testing yet, signaling ongoing experimentation with discovery and cross-app promotion.
Technical Release from major platform (Meta) enabling Threads feature to surface posts
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Instagram shows 'Threads for you' recommendations to some users in a dedicated area.
- Threads is not available in the EU/EEA.
- Profiles with a Threads account activated display a Threads badge.
- Threads gained a post search function.
- MarketWatch reported ~1.1 million daily active Threads users in September 2023.
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