Thread Finally, the direct message (DMS) is rolled out on its platform, allowing users to communicate one-on-one without leaving the app. According to Instagram Head Adam Mosari, the feature has been a “top request” from users since the launch of threads in 2023. It comes with many options including messaging control, inbox filtering and group messaging. In addition, Meta -owned microblogging platforms have also introduced threads highlighter as a feature to mark trending subjects.
Sending DMS on threads
Launched in 2023, threads arrived as a microblogging contestant for the X (East Twitter) after the acquisition of Elon Musk, but did not have DM capabilities. However, it is changing now. According to Meta’s blog postA one-one message on the threads is now available on the microblogging platform but within the range. Company First started testing this facility Last month and it has been widely expanded.
DMS list on threads is a UI similar to Instagram
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DMS is initially available from Instagram among threads followers or mutuals, whose age is 18 and older. They are protected by meta’s privacy standards, account safety measures and security infrastructure. The company will soon expand the DMS feature with more capabilities, the first of which is the message control.
With this feature, the users can control who sends them messages on microblogging platforms. They can allow DMS from those who do not follow them on thread or Instagram, and receive such requests in a separate message request folder. Additionally, group messages will also be available. This will allow many threads users to join the conversation together, tell Meta,
The final feature is the inbox features, as the name suggests, the users may be able to apply filters based on some parameters on the inbox so that they are searching for the specific messages they are looking for.
New threads highlighter feature
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According to the DMS company on threads, an envelope in the lower tray will be available through the icon. The accompanying image suggests that its user interface (UI) will be similar to the DMS list on Instagram.
Apart from DMS, threads are also introducing threads highlighter as a new UI element. It is said that “unique approaches who lead to thoughtful interaction” are said to highlight, Meta says. This feature will appear in important parts of the app to help users find material. In addition, threads will also mark trending subjects with highlighter, and its placement will soon be expanded.