- Wed July 27, 2023
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U.S. tech giant Meta's microblogging app Threads has topped 100 million registered users. The Twitter rival was released just five days ago.
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Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the milestone in a Threads post on Monday.
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He said he was surprised at how fast people were signing up and that growth was due to “mostly organic demand.”
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Meta released Threads last Wednesday. It was immediately available in over 100 countries, including Japan.
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U.S. media reports say the app reached 100 million users faster than any other platform in history, beating out ChatGPT, which hit the mark in two months.
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Video-sharing app TikTok took nine months to reach the milestone, while Meta's own Instagram took more than two years.
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The operator of Twitter has suggested it will take legal action over Threads, which is similar in function and appearance to its platform.
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John Smith639 days agoUnited States of America- Well, it's no surprise that Threads hit 100 million users so quickly.
- Americans love trying out new tech, and Meta is a giant in the industry.
- The organic demand shows that people were eager for an alternative to Twitter.
- However, I wonder how the legal battle with Twitter will unfold.
- The tech industry in the U.S. is highly competitive and often involves complex patent disputes.
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Taro Yamada638 days agoJapan- I'm not surprised that Threads gained so many users quickly, even in Japan.
- Japanese people are always open to trying new technologies, and microblogging platforms have been popular here.
- It's interesting to see how Meta's app outperformed TikTok and even their own Instagram in terms of speed.
- However, legal issues might be a concern for Japanese users who prefer stability and reliability in their online services.
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Jean Dupont637 days agoFrance- 100 million users in just five days, c'est incroyable!
- It's a testament to Meta's global appeal and the allure of new tech in France.
- We, French people, are known for our appreciation of culture and innovation, so Threads gaining popularity here was expected.
- However, the legal challenge from Twitter is something to keep an eye on.
- France has its own regulations regarding technology companies, and this situation might raise discussions about fair competition and data privacy.