Twitter has undergone massive changes since Elon Musk took over the platform last year. Elon Musk actually intends to monetize the platform, which was originally free.
Not only that, but recently Elon Musk also announced that the site will now put a speed limit on the number of tweets users can view per day. Users are leaving the platform since Elon took over and are looking for a better alternative.
Instagram now has a text-based Twitter killer called Threads to get at all those disgruntled users. Threads was just announced and it’s all set to compete with Twitter in text-based communication.
What is Thread?
Thread is actually a new app from Meta, the company that owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The new app is built by the Instagram text sharing team.
Whether you’re a creator or a regular poster, Threads provides a separate space for updates and public conversations. So basically on Threads you can create text based posts with up to 500 characters.
You can also share photos and videos up to five minutes long with the thread posts. The new app is similar to Twitter, offering options you’ll find on Twitter, such as the ability to like, comment, repost, and share threads.
Since the new Thread app is closely tied to Instagram, you can use your Instagram account credentials to log in. Like Instagram, people can follow you to see your threads and send replies to their feeds and your profiles.
Download the latest version of the Threads app for PC
Meta’s new Threads app is now rolling out in over 100 different countries around the world. Currently the app is only available for Android and iOS and there is no working web version yet.
So if you want to download Threads on Windows PC, use the Android emulators. Here’s how to download the Threads app on PC using its emulators.
Download the Threads app for PC using BlueStacks
BlueStacks is a top-notch Android emulator available for Windows and Mac. It can emulate any Android app to your PC, including the recently launched Threads app. Here’s how to download and install the Threads app on Windows using Emulator.
1. Download and install the most compatible version of the BlueStacks emulator on your PC.
2. After installing the BlueStacks emulator, open it Google Play Store.
3. Now sign in with your Google account and accept the terms and conditions.
4. Type Wires on the Google Play Store search and press Enter.
5. Open the Threads an Instagram app from the list of matching results and click the to install knob.
6. Now wait for the Threads app to install on the BlueStacks emulator. Click on the after installation Open knob.
7. The Threads app will open on your PC. Click the Log in with Instagram bill.
8. Now use your Instagram account credentials to login Login request to your Instagram mobile app. Open the app and approve the request.
9. Once approved, you can use the Threads app on your Windows PC.
That is it! It is that easy to download Threads app on PC using BlueStacks emulator.
Download the Threads app for PC with LDPlayer
LDPlayer is another great Android emulator for PC that can emulate the Threads mobile app on your PC. Here’s how to download and install Threads app on PC using LDPlayer.
1. Download and install the latest version of the LDPlayer emulator on your Windows PC.
2. After the emulator is installed, click the Google Play Store to open it.
3. Sign in with your Google account to access the Google Play Store apps and games.
4. Use the search field to search for the Wires app.
5. Open the relevant app from the search results and click the to install knob.
6. Now wait for the app to install on LDPlayer. Click on the after installation Open knob.
7. Now you will see the main interface of Threads app. Click the Log in with Instagram knob.
8. Now enter your Instagram account credentials to login and approve the login request from the mobile app.
9. After approval you can download the Threads app on your computer.
So it is that easy to download and install the Threads app on Windows using the LDPlayer.
What Instagram account details are used on Threads?
The new Threads app uses your Instagram account information to create an account. Information collected from your Instagram account and used for Threads includes:
- Your Instagram account ID
- Instagram name and username
- Instagram profile information (profile picture, bio, links)
- Your Instagram followers
- The accounts you follow on Instagram
- Your age on Instagram and account ID.
- Your Instagram credentials
- Instagram account status.
- What’s next for threads?
Is Threads better than Twitter?
There is a strong rivalry between Twitter and the newly launched Threads app. The company behind Threads says many of the app’s features are still being tested and will be rolled out soon.
There are quite a few things we don’t like about the threads. First, Threads requires an Instagram account; second, there is no desktop app or web version of Threads yet.
However, Threads has a slight advantage over Twitter in that it gives you a limit of up to 500 characters. In comparison, unauthenticated Twitter users can only post up to 280 characters.
Twitter has a trending section with posts that were popular in your area. On the other hand, Threads shows only the posts of your followers or people you follow.
What’s coming in the new Threads app
As the company rolls out the Threads app in over 100 countries for Android and iOS, you can expect new features in the coming months.
Meta said new features would be added to help you keep discovering threads and creators you’re interested in. Over time, you’ll see improved feed recommendations and a more robust search.
So, what’s your take on Instagram’s new Threads app? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
