Threads Begins Testing Interactive Tags With out Hash Image: All You Have to Know

Threads — the text-based microblogging platform that competes with X (previously Twitter) — is testing assist for tags, a preferred characteristic on the rival messaging service. Tags perform in the same method as hashtags on X, however don’t embody the hash image. Meta has additionally put some limitations on using tags on the service. The brand new tags characteristic may pave the way in which for assist for trending matters on Threads — one other characteristic that’s broadly used on X.

Instagram Head Adam Mosseri and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the characteristic was in testing by way of Threads posts, stating that customers in Australia which are a part of a take a look at will now be capable of tag matters to classify them. These tags could be based mostly on a selected curiosity or theme, which means that they’ll work in a similar way to hashtags on Twitter.

Three screenshots of the person interface shared by Mosseri present a hash button that seems to the proper of the microphone button within the submit composer on the Threads app. When the button is tapped, you can begin typing a phrase and the app will make ideas so as to add a tag which seems in blue as a hyperlink on the submit. Nevertheless, it seems which you could solely add one tag to a submit, in contrast to platforms like X or Mastodon.

It is also value noting that the ideas for tags that seem if you find yourself making an attempt so as to add one to your submit may even show the variety of posts that embody that tag. Threads doesn’t presently supply a devoted part for trending tags or matters, however the addition of tag assist suggests {that a} trending part may finally make its approach to the app.

Earlier this week, Meta introduced it was rolling out assist for the flexibility for customers to delete their Threads profile with out deleting their Instagram account. Practically 5 months after the service was launched, customers will be capable of delete their Threads profiles with no impression on their Instagram account — as an alternative of simply deactivating their account on the text-based social platform.