The updates include translations, new tools for hosts, and more.

Meta is also expanding Threads' Communities feature, which has become a key driver of engagement on the platform.

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"Threads was created for sharing perspectives that generate vibrant, public conversations, but sometimes you want to take a conversation further, one-on-one," said Meta's team. "Messaging has been one ...

By bringing messaging to the web, Threads is aligning its desktop experience more closely with competitors like X and Bluesky.