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Threads Hits 150 Million Daily Users as Meta Rolls Out Global Ads and New Reply Controls

Meta credits AI recommendations for a 10% rise in time spent, with feed personalization controls now in testing.

Overview

  • Ads are now running worldwide in the Threads feed, with Meta beginning to introduce video formats and taller 4:5 image and video placements.
  • Threads is launching reply approvals that let posters review responses before they appear publicly, giving users tighter control over conversations.
  • New Activity tab filters for Mentions and People you follow help surface relevant replies and manage busy threads more easily.
  • Meta previously reported more than 400 million monthly users in August, underscoring rapid scaling alongside daily-use growth.
  • Recent feature cadence includes disappearing “ghost posts,” long-form posting, and group chats, reflecting a push to boost engagement while adding user controls.