Threads, the new social media platform from Meta, has been making waves in the digital world. However, as with any new app, there are some features that users might be missing. Here’s a list of features that are not yet available on Threads but are commonly found on other social media platforms.
1. Editable Alt Text
Alt text is a feature that makes apps more accessible to users who use assistive tech like screen reading devices. Currently, Threads generates alt text using AI, but it doesn’t allow users to edit this alt text. This is a feature that’s available on Instagram, so it’s possible that it could be added to Threads in the future.
2. Emoji
Despite being available on your keyboard, you currently can’t use emoji on Threads. Given the popularity of emoji, it’s likely that this feature will be added soon.
3. Hashtags
Threads doesn’t currently support the use of hashtags in posts. However, considering that hashtags are a key feature on Meta’s other platforms, Instagram and Facebook, it’s likely that they will be introduced on Threads soon.
4. Trending Topics
Threads doesn’t currently have a feature for trending topics or a trending page like Twitter’s Explore tab. However, Instagram generates trending or algorithmically picked posts in the Search and Explore tab, so it’s likely that a similar feature will be added to Threads.
5. Chronological Feed
Instagram introduced the option to change the feed from algorithmic to chronological in 2022. As of now, Threads doesn’t offer this option, but it’s possible that it could be added in the future.
6. Following Page
On Threads, you can see how many followers you have, but you can’t see who you’re following. In fact, you can’t see who anyone is following.
7. Embed Codes
Currently, if you want to embed a Thread post on a website, there’s no embed code available — just a URL to share the link.
8. Account Deletion
Currently, you can’t delete your Threads account without also deleting your Instagram account. This is a significant limitation for users who might want to leave Threads but keep their Instagram account.
Key Takeaways
- Threads, the new social media platform by Meta, is missing some features that users might be used to from other social media platforms.
- These missing features include editable alt text, emoji, hashtags, trending topics, a chronological feed, a following page, embed codes, and the ability to delete your Threads account without also deleting your Instagram account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use emoji on Threads? A: Currently, you can’t use emoji on Threads, even though they’re available on your keyboard. However, it’s likely that this feature will be added soon.
Q: Can I use hashtags on Threads? A: Threads doesn’t currently support the use of hashtags in posts. However, considering that hashtags are a key feature on Meta’s other platforms, Instagram and Facebook, it’s likely that they will be introduced on Threads soon.
Q: Can I see who I’m following on Threads? A: Currently, on Threads, you can see how many followers you have, but you can’t see who you’re following. In fact, you can’t see who anyone is following.
Q: Can I delete my Threads account without deleting my Instagram account? A: Currently, you can’t delete your Threads account without also deleting your Instagram account. This is a significant limitation for users who might want to leave Threads but keep their Instagram account.
