So you’ve decided to join Threads. Despite the millions that have purportedly joined, it’s been rather quiet in here thus far, with people trying out different postings and moods in Meta’s response to Twitter.
Yet, if you’re anything like me, you’ve arrived at a party where you may recognise one or two pleasant faces but the rest is noise. Fortunately, there is a method to adjust it, if not to the chronological feed we all desire, then to a feed of people you really follow.
Introducing Threads, Meta’s new platform reminiscent of Elon Musk’s eventful Twitter, which made its debut in the UK and U.S. on Thursday for both iOS and Android users. Unlike other social media apps, Threads can only be accessed through Instagram, requiring users to log in using their Meta accounts. Once you’ve successfully signed up, you’re presented with the option to follow the same individuals you already follow on Instagram. However, it’s worth noting that your social media presence can vary significantly across platforms, potentially resulting in a diverse set of accounts to follow on Threads, compared to those you follow on Twitter.
To ensure that your freshly curated feed consists of people you genuinely follow, here’s what you need to do:
How to modify your Threads timeline to include only the accounts you actually follow
It is essential to note that if you sign up for Threads and later decide to remove the entire service, Meta will also delete your Instagram account. Caution is warranted.