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Meta's Threads Adds Default Feed Options and Enhanced Topic Tools

The platform introduces new customization features and reintroduces political content in a personalized format to compete with emerging rivals.

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Overview

  • Threads users can now set 'following' or custom feeds as their default view, addressing a long-standing request.
  • New controls allow users to limit replies and quote-posts to followers only, enhancing post interaction management.
  • Profiles now support up to 10 interest-based topics, with redesigned topic tags and trending suggestions to boost content discovery.
  • An upgraded video player introduces pause, play, skip buttons, and a pinned progress bar for improved usability.
  • Meta has begun phasing political content back into Threads, focusing on personalized recommendations after its 2024 election moderation approach.