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The Threads social media platform was just released in July 2023 with enormous success, and now everyone wants to know the real scoop on it. Who\u2019s joining it, and how many users is it accumulating per day? How does it measure up to other apps? What records has it broken?<\/span><\/p>\n

To bring you the latest data on Threads, we scoured the internet for statistics and facts from the most trustworthy and reliable sources in the marketing and tech industries.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result of our extensive research, we\u2019re proud to present you with a total of 29 Threads statistics and facts. We\u2019ll also scrutinize Threads\u2019 data collection policies and see how they measure up to two similar platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

But first, some context on this juggernaut app.<\/span><\/p>\n

Threads Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It may seem to the casual observer that Threads appeared out of nowhere. In reality, it has a history that goes back at least four years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Initially<\/strong>, <\/span>Threads<\/span><\/a> was released as a Snapchat-like social media app in October 2019<\/strong> by Meta Platforms, the company that also owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Due to its lack of popularity, however, it was pulled from app stores in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2022, Meta revived the idea of Threads as an app that could embody a new Instagram feature called Instagram Notes. This development led to the current iteration of Threads, which was launched on July 5th, 2023. Now, its design features a similar interface to Twitter, while the entire platform is being positioned as a direct competitor to that app.<\/span><\/p>\n

Threads User Statistics and Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To get an idea of the immense popularity that Threads has met since its release, the first place we should look is statistics about Threads users.<\/span><\/p>\n