Threads Rolls Out Dms And Highlighter On Its Second Birthday Meta rolled out direct messaging globally on threads in july 2025. this means that every user now has a dedicated threads inbox, accessible right from the lower function bar. At launch (july 2023), threads didn’t initially have a direct message (dm) feature. but after two years, meta finally introduced threads dm in july 2025. you can now use threads for one on one messaging, just like you do on other meta platforms, such as facebook or instagram.
Threads Launches Direct Messaging With Safety Restrictions To dm a post you see on threads, tap the share button beneath it, then search for the person you want to message. add a message if you’d like, then tap the paper airplane icon to keep the conversation going one on one 📩. On tuesday, meta took to its blog to announce that the long awaited feature is available in the threads app. starting today, threads users can send direct messages to one another, matching. Starting today, you’ll be able to message people directly in threads. you’ll also notice the threads highlighter giving threads a new look and emphasizing perspectives in the app, starting with trending conversations. When threads dropped in 2023, it mimicked nearly every feature of twitter (now x) — except dms. that omission made it the oddball in meta’s lineup. while instagram, messenger, and whatsapp doubled down on private conversations, threads left users with no inbox of their own.
Threads Adds Direct Messaging As Meta Turns Up The Heat On X Starting today, you’ll be able to message people directly in threads. you’ll also notice the threads highlighter giving threads a new look and emphasizing perspectives in the app, starting with trending conversations. When threads dropped in 2023, it mimicked nearly every feature of twitter (now x) — except dms. that omission made it the oddball in meta’s lineup. while instagram, messenger, and whatsapp doubled down on private conversations, threads left users with no inbox of their own. Threads is getting a redesigned web interface that adds direct messages, a navigation sidebar, and quicker access to features that were previously buried in the mobile first layout. Meta has announced it will finally begin testing direct messages on threads, claiming that it was a "top request" since the platform's big splash in july 2023. Threads is rolling out its own direct messaging system that's separate from instagram dms. testing will begin in select countries. Instagram threads is rolling out users’ most requested feature to date: the ability to message people directly, without having to switch to another app, like instagram.
Comments are closed.