New Delhi: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that Threads, Meta's direct competitor to Twitter, has already attracted over 10 million users since its launch.

Threads is a dedicated application designed for users to share photos, videos, and text within a close-knit circle of friends. With a focus on fostering intimacy and personal connections, Threads offers a distinct social media experience that sets it apart from platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Zuckerberg expressed his excitement regarding the overwhelming response to Threads, emphasizing its potential as an exceptional means to stay connected with loved ones and cherished friends.

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Presently, Threads is accessible to users in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Meta has plans to expand the app's availability to more countries in the coming months, reaching an even broader audience.

Threads operates as an independent application, separate from the integration with Facebook and Instagram. The app centers around close friendships, allowing users to exclusively share content with a select group of invited individuals. Threads includes notable features such as disappearing messages, location sharing, and group video chat, enhancing its appeal as a personalized social media platform.

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While Threads is still in its early stages, its unique approach to fostering meaningful connections has the potential to captivate users seeking a more intimate and personalized social media experience.

While it remains too early to gauge Threads' ability to rival Twitter, the application boasts a range of distinctive features that could appeal to individuals seeking a more personal touch in their social media interactions.

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Moreover, with the backing of Meta, one of the world's leading social media companies, Threads possesses a considerable advantage over smaller competitors. The company's extensive resources and expertise may significantly impact the app's success and ability to compete within the social media landscape.

Only time will tell whether Threads will attain long-term success. Nonetheless, given its potential as a unique and engaging social media platform, Threads is poised to make a significant impact within the digital realm.

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