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Actress Christina Ricci publicly clapped back at right-wing influencer Emily Wilson after Wilson posted a jab implying that 'fat chicks vote Democrat.' Ricci replied that she does vote Democrat and that there’s more to life than being thin, a response that’s helping drive the viral moment on Threads; she has a history of blunt replies to conservatives online.
General Hospital star Nancy Lee Grahn posted a bold message on Threads vowing she won’t watch Carrie Underwood appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, after Underwood and Idol judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan sat down with Kimmel to discuss American Idol Season 24. The post highlighted Grahn’s history of outspoken political commentary and drew mixed reactions online, amid ongoing chatter about Underwood’s political profile and Kimmel’s show.
Meta’s Threads has reportedly overtaken X in daily mobile users globally, with Similarweb data via TechCrunch showing Threads at 141.5 million vs X’s 125 million as of Jan 7; the milestone occurred between late October and early November and wasn’t driven by Grok-related controversies. On web traffic, X still leads with about 145.4 million daily visitors to Threads’ 8.5 million as of Jan 13. Overall, Threads/Meta have around 150 million daily users versus X’s more than 270 million web visits, signaling a mobile win for Threads but a continued web-traffic gap.
Disney removed a Threads post when commenters filled replies with anti-fascist quotes from its movies (including Star Wars and The Hunchback of Notre Dame), a moment one user captured for posterity.
Meta's new platform Threads is focusing on attracting podcasters to draw in users, aiming to leverage podcast creators' audiences to boost engagement and growth.
Meta's Threads app has achieved significant growth with 400 million monthly users, aiming to become the go-to platform for discussing current events by focusing on vertical content like sports, entertainment, and news, and competing beyond just X (Twitter).
Meta is rolling out group chat features on Threads, allowing users to create shared conversations with up to 50 followers, with plans to expand messaging capabilities and regional availability, including support for group chats in the EU.
Threads, Meta's text-based social media platform, has surpassed Elon Musk's X in daily active users worldwide for the first time, driven by its integration with Instagram and growing user base, although X still leads in U.S. users and website visits. The platform's rise signals potential for increased ad revenue for Meta, contrasting with X's declining ad income post-Musk takeover.
Threads is introducing a new feature allowing users to attach up to 10,000 characters of text to their posts, enabling more detailed expression and promotion of content, with the option to include links to full content from other platforms.
Two years after its launch, Threads has gained over 350 million monthly users but still sends very little traffic to external websites, with referral traffic remaining a small fraction of overall platform activity despite recent efforts to improve link visibility. The platform's reluctance to prioritize links may hinder its growth as a destination for creators and publishers seeking to drive traffic, raising questions about its future role and effectiveness in a changing social media landscape.
Instagram Threads is rapidly approaching X in daily app users, with 115.1 million compared to X's 132 million, driven by significant growth in 2025, while X maintains a web visit advantage. Bluesky, a smaller decentralized network, shows strong growth but remains niche. The competition is mainly on mobile, with Threads gaining ground, but X still leads in web traffic and overall user metrics. The long-term battle will depend on user engagement and monetization strategies.
Instagram Threads' recent addition of direct messages has sparked user backlash, especially among women, who express concerns over harassment, spam, and lack of opt-out options, highlighting challenges in balancing new features with user control and safety.
Apple has officially joined Threads, launching its account with nearly 5 million followers due to Instagram's auto-follow feature, marking its cautious yet notable entry into a new social media platform amid ongoing presence on X and other platforms.
Threads has launched direct messaging, allowing private one-on-one conversations between followers or mutual followers, with plans to expand messaging options and introduce new features like message requests, inbox filters, and group chats, while emphasizing privacy and community feedback.
Meta's Threads app is introducing direct messaging (DMs) to enhance user interaction, supporting one-on-one chats, emoji reactions, and spam reporting, with plans for future features like group chats. The app aims to build a community-focused experience, distinct from Instagram, and is exploring new login options and community engagement tools, while emphasizing non-encrypted DMs to foster open conversations. Despite its rapid growth to 350 million users, Threads continues to evolve its features and user engagement strategies.