Meta’s social network, Threads, has hit a huge milestone, now boasting 275 million monthly active users (MAUs), as the company announced on Sunday. Launched back in July 2023, Threads has been on a steady growth path, largely fueled by users jumping ship from X after Elon Musk took over. It’s safe to say that Threads is making waves.
Adam Mosseri, the Meta executive leading Threads and Instagram, shared the big news, saying, “Yesterday we crossed 275M monthly active users on @Threads. A big thank you to everyone who’s helped us get this far. There’s a lot more to do, and plenty of things to fix, but there’s something exciting about this place.”
Threads’ rapid rise since launch
Threads has quickly turned into one of the biggest text-first social networks out there. By April 2024, the platform had already reached 150 million MAUs, and then it hit 200 million by August. That means Threads gained another 75 million active users in just three months. It’s clear that Threads is making a name for itself, especially as users keep looking for better alternatives to X.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also chimed in about Threads’ growth during Meta’s Q3 2024 earnings call, mentioning that about a million people are signing up for Threads every single day. That’s some serious momentum, and it shows just how appealing Threads is becoming.
Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. Threads has had its fair share of issues, particularly with moderation, and that’s been a sticking point for some users. Meta knows there’s work to be done here, and they’re focused on improving moderation to make the platform a better place for everyone. It’s a big task, but it’s something they’re tackling as they continue to grow.
To sum it up, Threads has now reached 275 million monthly active users, showing incredible growth since its launch. With a million people signing up every day, the platform is solidifying its spot in the social media world. But there’s still a lot to work on, especially around moderation, to keep users happy as Threads scales up.
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