Zuck Announces Search and Web Integration Coming to Threads in the Coming Weeks
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When visiting Threads.net, Meta's well-known counterpart to Twitter, you'll encounter a dynamic placeholder galaxy in motion. However, this is anticipated to transform in the upcoming weeks, as indicated by a recent Twitter post by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Mark Zuckerberg tweeted about the imminent arrival of a search feature and web integration in Threads, expressing enthusiasm for the impressive speed at which his team is delivering these updates.
Meta's bold move in swiftly unveiling a streamlined alternative to Twitter appears to have borne fruit, especially as Twitter grappled with its own challenges.
As highlighted by my associate Alex Heath, Threads achieved an unprecedented milestone, amassing 100 million signups at an unparalleled pace, setting a new record in the realm of consumer software products.
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Over half of those initial users didn't remain engaged, as per Reuters' report. While this might be a common occurrence for any software, especially an evolving social media app like Threads, Meta appears determined to swiftly introduce new functionalities.
Despite this, Zuck's public enthusiasm for retention has been evident. Notably, Threads recently introduced its Following feed, diminishing the reliance on the platform's algorithms for sorting through tweets from preferred individuals.
Among the upcoming enhancements, a desktop web version has remained a top priority. Threads and Instagram overseer, Adam Mosseri, has repeatedly assured prominent users of ongoing efforts, as evident in his responses.
Personally, I'm hesitant to invest significant time in Threads until it becomes conveniently accessible from my work PC.
Looking forward, if Threads gains traction, a search feature capable of scouring tweet content (beyond individual profiles) would prove invaluable for journalists like myself.
The prospect of unearthing potential leads and corroborating stories through comprehensive Twitter searches harkens back to the invaluable tool it once was.
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