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Threads has now adopted rate limiting to combat spam but this move has led to Musk taking a jab at Threads, suggesting that they are copying Twitter.

Meta's highly-popular Threads app is now helping other similar-named apps to perform well in App Stores.

Threads is not the “new big idea,” nor is it a basic Twitter clone. Fediverse has made a sustainable approach towards decentralisation with its suite of programmes for a while now. Meta's plan to use ActivityPub to expose Threads' userbase to the fediverse is what makes this new initiative stand out.

Metas Twitter rival is here and the game is on. The standalone app boasts more than 100 million sign ups.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said last week Meta was not trying to replace Twitter and that Threads aimed to focus on light subjects like sports, music, fashion and design.

Instagram’s much-hyped microblogging app, Threads has been officially launched, and it looks a lot like Elon Musk’s Twitter. According to AP News, Meta Platform’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that around 10 million people have registered for Threads in the first seven hours of its launch. So, does it have a real chance to overtake Twitter?

Several users have claimed it was inspired by the letter "Ku" of the Tamil alphabet, while others stated that it was similar to the Malayalam letters "Thr" and "Kra."

Instagrams new Threads app, designed for sharing personal moments exclusively with close friends, poses a challenge to Twitters long-standing dominance. While Twitter revolutionised real-time updates and concise communication, Threads aims to create a more intimate messaging experience by prioritizing enhanced privacy and personal connections.

Metas Threads is being seen as a formidable rival to Twitter

Instagram Threads hit more than 10 million sign ups in first seven hours