Observed Signal · Aug 6, 2024 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Share Threads posts as Reels
Meta is expanding cross-platform reach by letting Threads posts be shared as Instagram Reels, and by enabling Instagram content to appear on Threads. Citing Meta CFO Susan Li from the Spring 2024 earnings call, the piece notes that video now accounts for over 60% of time on Facebook and Instagram, with Reels as the primary growth driver. The update includes a direct Reels-sharing option within the Threads video player, replacing the previous link-preview method. Threads has just over 200 million monthly active users, while Instagram exceeds 2 billion MAU, highlighting the scale of potential reach across Meta’s ecosystem. The integration strengthens cross-posting between Threads and Instagram, allowing creators to extend their audience and share content between platforms.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Meta CFO Susan Li: video now represents more than 60% of time on Facebook and Instagram; Reels is the primary growth driver.
- Meta added the option to share Reels directly within the Threads video player (replacing the Link Preview method).
- Threads has more than 200 million monthly active users; Instagram has more than 2 billion monthly active users.
- Threads posts can be shared on Instagram and Instagram posts can be shared on Threads via cross-posting.
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Threads Boosts Engagement with Direct Instagram Story Sharing
Meta has added a feature to Threads that allows users to share a Threads post directly to their Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app, previewing the Story view inside Threads. The update, announced Feb. 20, 2026, builds on existing cross-posting tools (to Instagram Feed and DMs) and deep integration between Threads and Instagram. Threads, launched in July 2023 and tied to Instagram sign-in, has grown rapidly — doubling monthly active users from 200M in August 2024 to 400M by August 2025 — and Meta previously reported Threads reached 150M daily active users. Market data from Similarweb cited in the report indicates Threads now sees more daily mobile usage than X, though X still leads on web usage.
Threads posts can be shared directly to Instagram Stories
The article describes a new cross-posting capability whereby Threads content can be embedded directly into Instagram Stories without leaving the Threads app, accelerating distribution and potentially expanding reach. Meta notes Threads has surpassed 400 million monthly active users, with ongoing updates such as Topic Spaces and other features designed to boost engagement. CFO Susan Li highlighted a 20% increase in Threads time spent in Q4 2025 during the earnings call, attributing growth to recent optimizations. The sharing flow is accessed via the Sharing icon, allowing Posts to be dropped into Stories in the correct format, and can be customized with stickers, text, and music. Beyond Stories, Threads can also be shared to Instagram Messages, Reels, Instagram Posts, and WhatsApp Status, underscoring deeper integration within the Meta ecosystem. New posting options like Topic Spaces, Ghost Posts, and long-post text attachments are being tested to enhance creator tools and reach.
Threads Posts Can Be Shared Directly to LinkedIn
Meta’s Threads is testing new cross-posting features that allow some creators to share Threads posts directly to LinkedIn and to share Instagram Reels replies on Threads. App researcher Radu Oncescu reported the features being available to early testers; Meta has not officially confirmed these specific cross-posting tests. Threads, which has over 400 million monthly users and recently expanded advertising availability in key markets, continues to roll out creator-focused tools (stickers, music clips, desktop DMs) and is also testing Meta AI integration within the app. If broadly rolled out, cross-posting to LinkedIn could help creators reach a different, business-oriented audience from their Threads activity.
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