Threads' First Year: Successes, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Meta's social network reaches 175 million users but faces hurdles in defining its identity and purpose.

Threads launched with rapid growth, reaching 100 million users in its first five days.
The app now boasts 175 million monthly users but remains behind X's 600 million.
Key issues include a problematic algorithm and lack of features like direct messaging.
Meta aims to create a 'less angry' platform, avoiding political and sensitive content.
Future plans involve making Threads more independent from Instagram and improving real-time engagement.