Sign-up On Mark Zuckerberg’s New App ‘Threads’ Hits 10 Million Within Hours Of Launch

In the world of social media, a new player has emerged, ready to challenge the dominance of Twitter. Threads, a Twitter-lookalike app, has gained significant attention online, earning the nickname “Twitter Killer.”

The app, with its unique features and a maximum character limit of 500, has attracted notable personalities such as renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, pop star Shakira, and YouTuber Mark Hoyle, also known as LadBaby.

One of the app’s key differentiators is its terminology, referring to retweets as “reposts” and tweets as “threads.” This subtle shift in language aims to provide users with a fresh and distinct experience. Threads allows users to share not only text but also up to five minutes of video, links, and pictures, providing a rich and diverse content-sharing platform.

The rivalry between the creators of Threads, billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, has further fueled the app’s popularity. Musk, known for his outspoken nature, has repeatedly urged Twitter users to delete their Facebook accounts, calling the social network “lame.”

On the other hand, Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, appears eager to compete, touting the impressive 10 million sign-ups in just seven hours after the app’s launch.

He even made his first tweet in 11 years, sharing a Spiderman meme clearly aimed at his rival, Musk. Zuckerberg confidently predicts that Threads will surpass Twitter’s user base of 450 million.

The animosity between Musk and Zuckerberg has reached new heights, with the billionaires entertaining the idea of settling their differences in a cage fight, potentially hosted at the Colosseum in Rome. While Musk seems more enthusiastic about the idea, their public sparring highlights the intense competition between the two tech moguls.

Threads presents an opportunity for users to connect with friends and influencers who share similar interests, similar to Instagram. Users can utilize their Instagram login to get started on the app, enjoying seamless integration between the platforms. In the UK, users under 18 will automatically have private profiles upon joining, emphasizing Meta’s commitment to ensuring a safe online environment.

To maintain user control and safety, Threads allows individuals to manage who can mention them and reply to their threads. The app also provides robust filtering options, enabling users to exclude replies containing specific words. Additionally, users have the ability to unfollow, block, restrict, and report other accounts, ensuring a customizable and secure experience.

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, ensures that the safety guidelines in place on Instagram will also be enforced on Threads. Blocking an account on Instagram will automatically block it on Threads, promoting consistency and user protection across platforms.

As Threads gains momentum and attracts millions of preorders, the battle for dominance in the social media realm intensifies. Will it truly dethrone Twitter, as Zuckerberg predicts? Only time will tell, but for now, users around the world eagerly await the next chapter in the rivalry between these tech titans.