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February 2026 Threads updates
- Threads is working on the ability to pin chats. (source)
- Threads has launched a new “Basketball” mini-game for Threads DMs. (source)
- Threads is rolling out the “Dear Algo” feature for users based in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. (source)
- Threads is working on a feature that will let you create a link for people to request or message you by simply writing “DM me” or “Message me.” (source)
- Threads is working on two new effects for the “Mark as spoiler” feature, “Hearts” and “Stars.” (source)
- Threads is working on the ability to add stickers to posts. (source)
- Threads improved the post markup feature by making highlights linear instead of scattered. (source)
January 2026 Threads updates
- Threads is testing an updated experience for the in-app browser on iOS. (source)
- Threads updated the post link structure with the account’s username. (source)
- Threads has added a new animated effect to the posting progress bar. (source)
- Threads could soon allow you to create ghost posts from a post’s replies as well. (source)
- Threads now allows users to import their followers from X. (source)
- Threads now displays a message that encourages users to edit posts cross-posted from Instagram by adding a topic (source)
- Threads is working on a new feature for Threads Communities, “Live Chat.” (source)
- Threads is working on a new attachment option for posts called “Tangle.” (source)
- Threads is working on a “Basketball” game for Threads DMs. (source)
December 2025 Threads updates
- Threads could soon launch its “Trending topics” feature in the EU as well. (source)
- Threads is testing a new design for the buttons displayed in the share sheet. (source)
- Threads is testing a new “Community Champion” badge for Threads Communities. (source)
- Threads updated the watermark placed on screenshots with the platform’s name. (source)
- Threads is widely rolling out a new badge for posts with content marked as spoiler, “Spoiler effect.” (source)
- Threads is developing a new search feature. (source)
- Threads is working on a new, AI-powered “Interaction summary” feature that will give you a quick overview of your past interactions with a specific user. (source)
- Threads is testing a new algorithm-tweaking feature called “Dear algo.” (source)
- Threads added a new “Quote” button in the post composer. (source)
November 2025 Threads updates
- Threads now allows users to sort comments by “Following”, “Top” and “Recent.” (source)
- Threads now allows users to add people to a group via an invite link. (source)
- Threads is testing a guidance icon for posts with spoilers to help users understand how the feature works. (source)
- Threads is testing a new “Algorithmic Control” feature. (source)
- Threads added four filters for Threads DMs (source):
- All.
- Unread.
- Unanswered.
- Verified.
- Threads is working on the ability to set a community flair. (source)
- Threads added the “Text attachments” feature on desktop (web) as well. (source)
- Threads added two new features for content creators with podcasts hosted on Spotify (source):
- A new integration that will allow you to add your podcast details to your profile.
- A dedicated preview for each episode.
- Threads is showing a new “drop-down menu”-like button for the “Add topic” feature when adding a post reply. (source)
- Threads added a new “Time Management” feature on Android and iOS. (source)
- Threads added three new features for its users as follows (source):
- A new “Review and approve replies” for posts.
- Two new filters in the “Activity” tab, “Mentions” and “People you follow.”
- Threads is widely testing the ability to quickly quote posts you’ve previously saved or liked. (source)
- Threads now allows users to share text attachments to descentralized social media platforms like Mastodon or Flipboard. (source)
- Threads is now showing the music name on cross-posted videos from Instagram. (source)
- Threads added a new “People that you know” filter in the “Activity” section. (source)
- Threads added a new “Time management” setting. (source)
- Threads added new enhancements for its “Community” feature (source):
- An “Online” status dot for users.
- Total number of members, Total number of online members and the number of recent posts.
- Threads launched its own version of stories, “Ghost posts.” (source)
October 2025 Threads updates
- Threads will soon bring all post audience types under a new “Reply options” menu. (source)
- Threads is working on the ability to customize group chat profile pics on iOS. (source)
- Threads is now showing a small preview of the post description in the reply UI on iOS. (source)
- Threads now allows users to reorder images and/or videos before sharing. (source)
- Threads is testing a new, simplified UI for Threads Search on iOS. (source)
- Threads added a new editing feature for longer text attachments, “Markup.” (source)
- Threads added a new feature Threads DMs, “Group Chats.” (source)
- Threads is testing a new way to quote previously liked or saved posts with a new “Quote” button added in the post composer. (source)
- Threads now allows users to copy a specific word from a post description. (source)
- Threads now allows users to hide replies from the “Activity” tab as well. (source)
- Threads is testing a new “Community” feature with users based in South Korea and the United States. (source)
- Threads added two new badges for posts shared as stories on Instagram. (source)
- Threads now automatically creates a custom feed from every tag added on your profile. (source)
- Threads is now hiding hashtags in cross-posts from Instagram. (source)
September 2025 Threads updates
- Threads now allows users to search through their own posts as well. (source)
- Threads now allows Android users to tag accounts in a video post as well. (source)
- Threads is working on the ability to showcase your Spotify podcast on your profile. (source)
- Threads is working on a feature that will allow you to take control of your feed by tagging “@threads.algo” in a post. (source)
- Threads has added a new feature called “Message Requests” for Threads DMs on iOS. (source)
- Threads is working on a new setting for post replies, “Review and approve replies.” (source)
- Threads has added a few much-needed improvements for multi-part threads on mobile and web. (source)
- A new label that shows a post’s position in the thread.
- Followed by an indicator of the number of additional posts you’ve added, Threads will display on your profile the first two posts of a thread.
- Replies received by a multi-part thread will be tied to the first, original post.
- Threads will convert the “meatball / •••” menu into a Threads logo when you take a screenshot or make a recording of Threads. (source)
- Threads added “AI-powered summaries” in Threads Search. (source)
- Threads added a new type of notification, “Followed from your post in the [Topic Tag] feed.” (source)
- Threads now allows users to send videos, GIFs, and stickers as private messages. (source)
August 2025 Threads social media updates
- Threads now allows users to attach longer text to a post. (source)
- Threads now allows all users to share their posts on WhatsApp as status updates. (source)
- Threads added a new “Post counter” feature for linked updates. (source)
- Threads now allows users to tag people in photos on desktop (web) as well. (source)
- Threads added two new buttons to the iOS app’s side menu: “Liked” and “Saved.” (source)
July 2025 Threads social media updates
- Threads now allows users to share their posts as statuses on WhatsApp. (source)
- Threads added on iOS a new setting, “Use Threads without an Instagram account”. (source)
- Threads is working on the ability to send stickers and GIFs in DMs. (source)
- Threads is working on a new feature for Threads DMs, “Group chats”. (source)
- Threads will soon allow you to edit and delete messages. (source)
- Threads added a new feature for Threads DMs, “Image sharing”. (source)
- Threads now allows users to schedule post replies as well. (source)
- Threads added a “Fediverse Guide” in the “Help” section. (source)
- Threads added two new analytics options for posts, “View sources” and additional demographic data for other sections. (source)
- Threads testing a new option that will allow you to sign-up with your Facebook profile. (source)
- Threads now allows users to mark text posts, post descriptions, images and clips as spoilers. (source)
- Threads is now showcasing trending topics in the “For you” feed as well. (source)
- Threads added a new “Hidden Words” feature. (source)
- Threads added a private messaging feature (Threads DMs). (source)
June 2025 Threads social media updates
- Threads could soon have a native app for iPadOS. (source)
- Threads is testing a new “Mark spoiler” feature for images, post descriptions and text posts. (source)
- Threads is now displaying the number of users (people) interested in a specific topic. (source)
- Threads added two new feature for Fediverse users (source):
- A feed with posts from the federated users, “Fediverse”.
- The ability to search for Fediverse users in the main Threads apps.
- Threads is testing a private messaging feature with users based in Argentina, Hong Kong, and Thailand. (source)
- Threads updated the design for the “Repost” and “Share” buttons. (source)
Stay up to date with the latest Threads updates
Threads continues to add features and refine its experience, from expanding analytics and messaging capabilities to experimenting with new sharing options. These changes open up new ways to engage your audience, share content across platforms, and understand your performance in greater detail.
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