Previously, Mosseri clarified that Threads’ focus is on empowering creators rather than amplifying news, which may have disappointed publishers and readers looking for an alternative to X. In an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on the platform, he expressed the long-term aspiration for Threads to become “the de facto platform for public conversations online,” aiming to be both culturally relevant and boast a substantial user base. He believes that Threads has the potential to surpass X, but acknowledges the journey ahead is long. For now, the team remains dedicated to enhancing the user experience incrementally.
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Instagram’s parent company, recently announced that Threads has “just under” 100 million monthly active users. He shares Mosseri’s optimism about the platform’s future, expressing confidence that Threads has a “good chance” of reaching 1 billion users within the next few years. The platform appears poised for significant growth, but it must continue to evolve to meet the needs of its expanding user base.
