Threads introduces support for group direct messages

Threads Now Supports Group DM: A Game Changer for Social Interaction

In an exciting development, Threads has officially introduced group direct messaging (DM), a much-anticipated feature that enhances user interaction on the platform. After two years since the app’s launch, Meta has rolled out the ability for users to create group chats, allowing up to 50 followers to participate in a single conversation. To initiate a group DM, simply start a new message and add your followers. Soon, users will also be able to share a link enabling friends to join group discussions, streamlining the process.

Notably, this feature is launching in the European Union, bringing individual DMs along with group messaging, privacy settings, and media sharing options. “Messaging has been the top requested feature since Threads launched,” shared Emily Dalton Smith, Meta’s Head of Product for Threads. This capability has been on the horizon since the platform first emerged, and its arrival is set to transform communication habits among users.

Alongside group DMs, Threads has also introduced various functionalities, including messaging controls to reduce spam and support for various media formats like photos, videos, and GIFs. The new privacy settings ensure that unsolicited messages from non-followers are filtered out, enhancing the overall user experience.

As Threads continues to evolve, the introduction of group DMs represents a significant step forward for the platform, boasting upwards of 400 million monthly active users. With these enhancements, the app is not just keeping pace with user demands but is also positioned to become a major player in the social media landscape.

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