Threads, the new social media app from Meta, has smashed ChatGPT’s record as the fastest platform to reach one million active users. In just seven hours of its launch, Threads had already been downloaded by over 10 million people and had one million active users.
Threads is a close spin-off of Instagram, which has over two billion active users. This gave Threads a significant advantage over ChatGPT, which had to start from scratch. Threads also benefited from Meta’s marketing muscle, which was used to promote the app heavily in the lead-up to its launch.
Threads is designed to be a more intimate and personal social media platform than Twitter. It allows users to share photos and videos with a select group of friends and family, rather than with the general public. Threads also have several features that are designed to make it easier for users to stay connected with each other, such as a built-in messaging app and a shared location feature.
The app’s rapid growth has been attributed to its focus on privacy and its ease of use. Threads do not require users to create a profile or share their personal information, which has appealed to users who are concerned about their privacy. The app is also very easy to use, with a simple interface that makes it easy to share photos, videos, and text messages with friends and family.
Threads is still in its early stages, but its rapid growth suggests that it has the potential to be a major player in the social media landscape. The app’s focus on privacy and its ease of use could make it an attractive alternative to other social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook.