Meta’s “Threads” app, launched as a direct competitor to Twitter, has taken the social media world by storm, surpassing the record set by AI tool ChatGPT for the fastest-growing consumer app. Astonishingly, Threads registered more than 100 million users in less than five days, leaving its predecessors in the dust.
From Twitter to Threads – the time they took
To put this achievement into perspective, ChatGPT took a respectable two months to reach the 100 million user mark, while TikTok required a lengthy nine months. Instagram itself, the parent platform, took 2.5 years to reach the milestone, while Facebook needed a staggering 4.5 years. Even Twitter, a veteran in the social media realm, took five long years to hit the 100 million user mark.
Post by @zuckView on Threads
Threads’ rapid success can be attributed to its unique features and seamless integration with Instagram. The app focuses on private messaging and encourages users to share their status updates with a close circle of friends. This niche offering has clearly struck a chord with users who seek a more intimate and immediate form of social media interaction.
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With its impressive growth trajectory, Threads has demonstrated its potential to redefine the social media landscape. It will be interesting to see how it continues to evolve and captivate users in the coming months.
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