Threads is an online social media and social networking service operated by Meta Platforms. It is a text-based social sharing app where members can share comments about themselves, discuss current events and news, and engage in public conversations. Threads is a new app built by the Instagram team, and it allows users to share text updates and join public conversations. The app offers users the ability to post and share text, images, and videos, as well as interact with other users posts through replies, reposts, and more. Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the latest news to their favorite hobbies. The platform looks a lot like Twitter, with a feed of largely text-based posts. Users can log in using their Instagram account. The app was released in July 2023.