Threads: The Future of Third-Party App Support and API Integration

TL;DR Summary
Instagram's boss, Adam Mosseri, has confirmed that his team is working on an API for Threads, the messaging app. This move could potentially open up the platform to third-party apps and web experiences, allowing for new ways to interact with Threads and view its content. The integration with the open social media protocol ActivityPub is also being considered. With nearly 100 million monthly active users, Threads presents a promising opportunity for developers in contrast to other platforms that have implemented restrictive API policies.
- Threads third-party app support could become a reality The Verge
- Mosseri says Meta's Threads might get an API Mashable
- Threads adds native GIF picker and polls, still blocks Gboard GIF insertion on Android 9to5Google
- Meta wants Threads to be the “de facto platform” for online public conversations The Verge
- Instagram head says Threads is working on an API for developers Engadget
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
23
Time Saved
2 min
vs 3 min read
Condensed
81%
430 → 83 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The Verge