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Will Threads be the end of Twitter?
Given all the recent changes on Twitter like paid verification, daily restriction on the no. of tweets etc., and given threads is a replica of twitter - do you think it will replace Twitter?
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It is unlikely that Threads will be the end of Twitter. Threads is a new feature from Meta that allows users to share longer messages and photos in a more private way. However, it is not clear that Threads will be able to compete with Twitter's larger user base and wider range of features.
Here are some of the reasons why Threads is unlikely to kill Twitter:
Twitter has a larger user base. Twitter has over 330 million active users, while Threads only has a few million users. This means that Twitter has a much larger audience for businesses and brands to reach.
Twitter has a wider range of features. Twitter offers a wider range of features than Threads, including the ability to tweet photos, videos, and GIFs, as well as the ability to follow other users and join conversations.
Twitter is more established. Twitter has been around for over 15 years, while Threads is a new app. This means that Twitter has a more established brand and reputation.
Overall, it is unlikely that Threads will be the end of Twitter. However, it is possible that Threads could become more popular in the future. Only time will tell how these two apps will compete in the long run.
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Judging from what I saw of Threads today. No. It's a very poorly designed experience.
@cyriljeet interesting. You’re right. If the user experience isn’t up to the mark, people aren’t going to spend a lot of time on the platform. Although I think this is just a very hurriedly rolled out first cut and they will definitely improvise
@cyriljeet Well, ten million users signed up in its first seven hours
https://www.bbc.com/news/technol...
@cyriljeet @chrisciokler exactly! Also the export from instagram option is so clever. You don't need to start from scratch - you already have a ready list of followers
Top Hunter
@cyriljeet what is poorly designed? It seems very well executed given what it does on day one. Please be specific.
@cyriljeet @chrisciokler I like the stripped down, clean design... kinda what Twitter used to be.
70 million users that it has claimed to have so far is 3.5% of Instagrams user base if you judge IG to have 2 billion users.
Tough to say. Initial response has been encouraging but their search still needs some work and it feels like an IG add-on which made Twitter in different for that crowd
@yash_gupta15 if you were a betting man, which way would you lean? Yes or No?
@anish_banerji No. Get a feeling Twitter will find its niche back after a while
@sentry_co agreed! I love that you don't need to start at zero followers. I signed up 12 hours ago and I already have 50 thanks to instagram. I think this is going to be a big plus. Also agree on the stable management bit ;)
Short Answer: No
Threads hasn't brought anything new to the table - yet. They've overcome the cold-start problem by seeding users to everyones "timeline". It remains to be see if they're able to get their users to have native conversations and keep posting over time, and keep their Daily Active Users high. Once the novelty passes and if users drop off, then Twitter will prevail and keep evolving.
For now, Twitter remains the "public square" of the internet. But competition breeds innovation, and I am hoping Threads helps moderate some of the excesses we've seen lately on Twitter.
Top Hunter
@anish_banerji seems more like TikTok is becoming the "public square" — of the youth, anyway.
@serhii_uspenskyi Considering Zuck is keeping his Metaverse dreams alive even after investing Billions for no return, would be very surprising if Threads closed down soon.
@anish_banerji don't take it so seriously) It's just some thoughts) For sure, I can't predict such things)
I literally JUST wrote an article about this! Check it out:
https://debates.db8.com/p/will-m...
You can also vote on whether or not you think Threads will be the final nail in the coffin for Twitter.
Top Hunter
@irma_lafleur where did this stat come from, "losing 1.7 million dollars a DAY"?
@chrismessina
That was from: https://www.socialmediatoday.com...
It looks like according to Forbes, it was losing 4mil a day in November 2022 - and this article has it at 1.7.
Definitely not. It's a welcome addition to feed the narrative of what Instagram has become and keep the memeing on Twitter at bay. If you push aside the politics on Twitter, you uncover a user base you won't find spending time on Instagram 60min a day to respond and add value where they can.
It's very early to commit something but I would like to highlight some points here
1. Connecting to Instagram and importing all contacts from there is not a great move.
2. The color combination looks too odd in dark mode.
3. It doesn't feel like something new. It feels like they have removed Instagram Reels and used the platform with only text.
4. It doesn't feel like I'm talking there. I was under the impression of Instagram and kept scrolling.
5. There's no sense of engagement.
Would you like to add more
No not the end, but with its sheer size(10million+ in 7hrs) it will compete long term, it may even potentially acquire one of the other competitors that sprouted up, Bsky or T2, who knows.
But Twitter will undergo many iterations, it will never be the Twitter of old that people remember, that time has come & gone, but it will be something different, I think there will be various platforms dedicated to different purposes. Much like Linkedin was business only since its inception and Facebook was for friends and family, you'll see a new fragmentation of social apps.
Any social media platform's future is difficult to foresee with precision. Even while Twitter's new feature, Threads, has gained notice and appeal, it is unlikely that it will be the only thing that affects the platform's future as a whole.
While Threads may share similarities with Twitter, it's unlikely to completely replace the platform. Twitter has a massive user base and established brand presence. The recent changes on Twitter, such as paid verification and tweet restrictions, aim to improve user experience and combat abuse. Both platforms can coexist Cone, offering different features and catering to diverse user preferences. It ultimately depends on individual preferences and the specific needs of users.
I think it's too early to tell but I do think Twitter needs to pay better attention to how they handle the platform. If not Threads, a different platform could overtake them in the future.
I think it's got potential to thrive as a product in itself. But the end of twitter was already near - independent of the launch of THreads..