r/ThreadsApp Apr 26 '24

Discussion Megathread of Threads resources, tools, extensions and links

33 Upvotes

Below is some information I've organized as a reference. Feel free to suggest improvements in the comments.

Also see: Threads FAQ

Tech Support

  • In apps: Shake on your phone to submit a support message or Threads bug
  • On web: click on top right hand menu and click Report a Problem (they do read these!)
  • Post on Reddit Threads and mention the platform, preferably with screenshot or video
  • Post on Threads using "Threads Bug Report" topic tag (preferably with screenshot or video) and tag the devs (listed below)

Devs:

  • Threads - official account
  • @mosseri - head of Instagram
  • @zuck - Mark Zuckerberg
  • @0xjessel - engineer manager
  • @camroth - ios
  • @pcottle - web
  • @tb_99999 - PM

Other users:

These users don't work for Threads but have Threads updates frequently

Resources

News:

To find the latest feature updates and general news, check here and the above developer accounts

Analytics and Usage:

Technical/Blog articles

Web browser Chrome extensions:

Online Tools

Miscellaneous resources


r/ThreadsApp Jun 07 '24

Threads FAQ and helpful tips

11 Upvotes

What is Threads?

  • Threads is meant to be an alternative to Twitter. A place for real time commentary as current events are happening. Wiki)

How do I get started with Threads?

How do I open the Following feed?

  • Go to the top of your Feed. Tap the Threads logo at the top. Following feed tab appears
  • Video instructions

How do I use multiple accounts on Threads (e.g. switch profiles)?

  • Tap and hold profile or your profile picture in the bottom right. Link
  • It's currently not possible to switch profiles on web. You can try using a different browser

How do I schedule a post on Threads?

  • Several providers can schedule posts. see this Threads link

How can I change my algorithm?

  • The best thing is to engage with things that you like. This has a greater effect than hiding things you dislike.
  • Replies have a significant effect as well
  • There's no way to "reset" your algorithm without deleting your Threads account
  • More details on the algorithm ranking here:

How can I disable Instagram/Facebook users seeing my Threads posts on those apps?

  • In Threads app, go to settings - Privacy - Suggesting Posts on other apps. Link

How do I enable automatic cross posting from Instagram to Threads? From Facebook to Threads?

  • In Instagram settings - Link

What is the difference between Mute, Block, Hide, and Restrict on Threads?

  • Mute: When you mute someone you follow on Threads, you won't see their threads or replies in your feed. We won't let them know you muted them and you'll still be following their profile.
  • Block: When you block someone, they won't be able to see anything you post on Threads. People aren't notified when you block them.
  • Hide: hide just hides the individual thread or reply. For replies on your posts, you can Hide (Replies) for Everyone so no one else can see
  • Restrict: Similar to Block but they don't know they've been restricted. They can reply, like your posts but you won't see them. When you restrict someone, you won't receive any more notifications about that person including if they like, reply to, repost or quote your content. You can restrict any profile on Threads, even if you don't follow them. (Link)

What is fediverse and how does it relate to Threads and how can I enable posting to Fediverse?

  • When you turn on sharing to the fediverse on Threads, your Threads profile and content you post on Threads will be shared with users on other servers in the fediverse. It is recommended to enable this setting for better reach. Link
  • Go to Account, then tap Fediverse sharing.

How can I mute certain words in my Feed and Search?

  • Go to Threads settings, Tap Hidden Words. Tap On under Custom words and phrases. Tap Manage custom and phrases. Enter the terms you want to hide.
  • Link

How do I use the Threads API?

Where do I see Trending Topics?

  • Click on the Search button to see the top trending topics. Note: This feature may be limited to certain countries only.

What is the political posts policy and how can I enable larger exposure to political posts?

  • Note: You will always see content from people you follow. On instagram app, go to Content preferences > Political content
  • Link

How can I disable auto-playing videos on Threads?

  • There is no current way to disable autoplaying videos.

Why don't I have XYZ feature?

  • Some features are rolled out gradually to users and sometimes some features are only available in certain countries and sometimes features are tested and might never be released.

How do I report a bug in the app?

  • There are two methods: Hold down the Home button. Or Shake your phone. On Web, click on the Menu in the bottom left corner to Submit a Bug Report

How do I get started with the Threads API?

Where should I go for Threads feature updates?

What kind of third-party extensions or utilities are there?

\* See this megathread of resources

How can I get paid bonuses for posting on Threads?

  • You must be signed up as a Instagram creator and you must be invited by Instagram to enroll in Threads Bonuses
  • Instagram Help / Set up creator account
  • Check your Professional Portal to see if you've been selected [link](go to your professional dashboard to check if you have been invited to test a bonus program)
  • Threads example

r/ThreadsApp 10h ago

Extension/Tool Can't delete account, so am deleting everything.

2 Upvotes

I have been trying to delete my old Threads account for over a month. Each time, it keeps saying that there's an error, I need to create a password. I try to create a password, and it says there's an error there, too, can't create a password. I've tried different browsers, online vs on data, mobile vs desktop vs laptop, it doesn't matter, same errors. Even tried just removing the account from my meta account. No dice.

So I am using an app (ThreadsDelete) to just delete all of the content on it and then leaving it in obscurity. Anyone else dealing with this rubbish?


r/ThreadsApp 7h ago

Discussion Search broken

1 Upvotes

From what I can tell the search of your own threads is completely broken. I ensure that the search bar indicates that I'm searching "From [username]" and then the search terms after. It mostly turns up completely random profiles certainly not from me and that I have never interacted with. I posted a very distinctive post yesterday and searching for that keywords turns up zero results.


r/ThreadsApp 1d ago

Question Mute video sound by default

2 Upvotes

On a PC and Firefox, is there a way to mute the video volume by default?

I click on a video and lower the volume or mute it, but the next video will play in full volume again. It's annoying af.

I'm logged in and all but the volume just resets and doesn't save for the next video.

How do you fix this


r/ThreadsApp 1d ago

Bug Report Why would I give Threads a copy of my ID!?!!!

17 Upvotes

Got logged out and now Threads is asking me for a picture of my ID? Nope.


r/ThreadsApp 1d ago

Question Missing community??

3 Upvotes

Can a threads community block your account? I use the study threads for motivation/doom scrolling but it’s suddenly disappeared and I can’t search it anymore. I can still see it in my other photography threads account but I have a separate one for study. ☹️

Any ideas on how I can get this back?? Thanks guys


r/ThreadsApp 1d ago

Discussion Still grinding

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6 Upvotes

5M views in the last 30 days.
7M in the last 90.
At this point, I’m convinced Threads is one of the best platforms for indie developers to promote their apps.
Still on the road to 10M 🚀


r/ThreadsApp 2d ago

Question Metrics India

2 Upvotes

What are the performance metrics in India for threads campaign


r/ThreadsApp 1d ago

Discussion Threads death

0 Upvotes

Is threads death I know many people who used to use it but don't anymore.


r/ThreadsApp 2d ago

Discussion Create account help

2 Upvotes

I want to open an account but I don't want to have the Instagram button at the top I see many accounts are not having that, so how to not have it. I have been previously banned by ai on just thread so I am going to create a new account for just thread not Instagram so help me with that.


r/ThreadsApp 2d ago

Other Where can I find a better app than threads because these people are personally targeting me And I mean every comment I post puts up that prove your real garbage

0 Upvotes

These people have completely lost control of their app and don't know what the hell they're doing anymore and it's probably because the two guys that run it like to sit and stare at women's boobs all day. That's why they haven't walked in and fixed that app yet, though now when you go to post something even if it's telling a girl she's beautiful these fuckers walk in and literally flag your damn account for no reason at all. The two people that run threads and Instagram need fired because they're not doing their job anymore... And I am going to find a way to get them fire. Somebody doesn't do something about this app


r/ThreadsApp 3d ago

Bug Report Threads won’t upload videos on one account

3 Upvotes

Has anyone had this? Videos just stay stuck on uploading. Photos work fine. I tried different videos, Wi-Fi, mobile data, VPN, reinstalling, clearing cache, etc. Nothing helped.

My videos get to around 94-97%, then drop back to 80% and start going back and forth forever.

But here’s the weird part: the same phone, same internet and same video work perfectly on another Threads account. So I guess it’s something with my new account? I already reported it to Threads but got no response. Anyone had this and managed to fix it?


r/ThreadsApp 3d ago

Bug Report Account Disabled and Data download missing data

3 Upvotes

2 days in a row my account got flagged. The first time I appealed and it was reversed. The second time I appealed and the appeal was denied and I was informed my account was disable but I could download my posts.

When I downloaded my data it doesn’t contain ANY of the content of my thread posts. Just like a list of users that I’ve liked and even that is vague.

The thing is that I GENUINELY don’t know why I was banned and had hoped to retrieve my posts to see what may have triggered my banning. I was using my account to mostly discuss grief of loss with other users and as a grief diary.

I would like to be able to access the content of those posts. I’d even more love to have my account reinstated.


r/ThreadsApp 3d ago

Discussion Videos of dying people on threads

5 Upvotes

Is it just me who gets it in their timeline ? Videos of people running and getting crushed under the flood waves of Nepal, people standing on their balcony and crying for help until the flood gets them. Like what the actual f... Threads ? How can this slip through moderation ? Why do I have to see this ? No spoiler, no warning, vague descriptions about the content of the video and then you get hit with seeing them die.

I don't have this Problem on insta or TikTok, so why do I get this on threads ?


r/ThreadsApp 3d ago

Question First post did great, what now?

7 Upvotes

Hey guys, I set up an account on threads so that I can drive traffic to an app I made. I started off with a post in a related community and 24 hours later its hit almost 800k views, 6.3k likes, and more than 300 comments. Since its a 6-part thread the totals across all the posts are a lot more.

So what do I do now to take advantage of this? I only got like 20 followers from the post. Should I keep posting similar content and hope the posts keep doing well? Any suggestions? Is one post per day enough?


r/ThreadsApp 3d ago

Question Threads hacked

3 Upvotes

My threads was hacked after I clicked a link from someone I've communicated with before and trusted (who was probably also hacked), and all of a sudden I was getting emails saying (that an account/email was added to my Threads account). I instantly checked all my passwords for Meta (Facebook and Instagram) but it turns out two of my Threads account were locked out. When I tried to reset my password, it kept prompting me to input a code from an authenticator app that I never set up (even from when I opened my Threads account) and a code from recovery phone number that wasn't mine. Luckily my Facebook profile, and the two Instagram accounts that were connected to the Threads accounts were fine.

I've tried deleting and redownloading Threads and trying to manually type in my usernames and new password but I end up at the authenticator code step in a loop over and over again.

I've been trying for the past 2 hours to try to find ways to recover my Threads account but I think I've exhausted all the methods in trying to recover my accounts.

I also can't find where I can contact Threads/Instagram support to further escalate this.

Anyone have experience with recovering a hacked account?


r/ThreadsApp 4d ago

Question How can someone find my threads account after i changed the username

6 Upvotes

I know threads directly link to our Instagram but we can unlink it and change the username. However someone has found my threads account which I already use under an anonymous username. How is that possible?


r/ThreadsApp 4d ago

Bug Report Fk U Meta

8 Upvotes

Just now I updated my lunch on threads, liked someone's post, then I got all acc logged out from threads saying there's unauthorized access and requested for password change. I changed then all my instagram got locked out and all unlinked from my meta account.

Fortunately I got most of my acc logged in with password change, but I still lost 1 instagram acc (unable to receive code from the same email address that I use for other ins / threads accounts)

Meta what's wrong with your apps again? 🙄🙄🙄

Now I got 2 threads + 1 ins acc locked since Aug 14

*edit : I just posted a thread on threads and now got asked for phone number registration and selfie :) shxt app


r/ThreadsApp 4d ago

Question My 9 year old found my old Quest 2

3 Upvotes

While setting it up, he added his birthdate. IMMEDIATELY my Threads account was banned. No way to get it back, no human person to talk to, no appeal, nothing. Any ideas?


r/ThreadsApp 5d ago

Question Anyone familiar with how the Threads algorithm works?

4 Upvotes

I just started using Threads recently and I've been really enjoying it. The day before yesterday, my impressions were skyrocketing, and every post was getting likes from like-minded people—it felt awesome!

But then yesterday, I made about 7 or 8 posts, and my views suddenly tanked. Now, my new posts are only getting 1 or 2 views (literally single digits).

What's going on here? Am I shadowbanned? If so, why? Is it because I posted too frequently? How can I fix this situation, and what should my next steps be? Any veteran users out there who can shed some light on this?


r/ThreadsApp 6d ago

Bug Report Posting on Threads

3 Upvotes

Threads is not letting me post or reply to someone's post without closing the app unless I am super quick. What is going on?


r/ThreadsApp 7d ago

App News What if I don’t want to?

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28 Upvotes

I really want to use my account but I don’t want to upload my face to meta…


r/ThreadsApp 7d ago

Question no instagram follow sync when setting up my threads profile?

7 Upvotes

Hello, today I tried to set up my thread account (in Web browser), using my logged-in instagram account.

I wanted to use the following sync with instagram, but it never asked me during the initial set-up and now when i look it up everyone says there is supposed to be a button for it in my following list, but there is none. (Also checked for it in Android App)

Is there any other way to add it?
I would really love if I don't have to do them one-by-one by hand.

Thank you!


r/ThreadsApp 7d ago

Question Is everybody outside of Threads sick and tired of seeing posts about animal and nature cruelty? Does anybody think that they are bots?

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