Threads – The Rise and Fall of a Social Media Platform

Threads, a new social media platform launched in July 2023, soared to 100 million users in just five days, challenging X (formerly Twitter). However, active users plummeted to 8 million by month-end, sparking questions about relevance. Despite concerns, Threads, with a few million active users, persists. To thrive, it must address usability issues and enhance user experience, as the average time spent dropped from 14 to 3 minutes by August.