Islamabad. Aug 24: Elon Musk’s competitor, Threads, is experimenting with disappearing postings, letting users share content that disappears after a day. The goal of this tool, which is still being evaluated with a small user base, is to offer a more informal and transient sharing experience.
A representative for Threads confirmed the test to TechCrunch, characterizing it as a new way to interact with the platform, though specifics are still lacking. The corporation has not made public the precise areas or user requirements needed to use this feature.
Alessandro Paluzzi, a reverse engineer, tested these postings and found that they show a countdown timer showing how long they have left. The posts are displayed for 24 hours. Each post has a banner above it that makes it even clearer that the original thread and all of the replies will disappear after the timer goes off. It’s interesting to note that cited answers appear to have the same 24-hour lifespan as the post itself.
When Paluzzi posted a screenshot in June that appeared to indicate the existence of a button just for creating 24-hour posts, rumors about this functionality began to circulate. Technologist Christ Messina found code linked to vanishing posts via the iOS app, which further supported these rumors.
Notably, Messina emphasized that because Threads does not have the ability to remove information from other ActivityPub servers, these transient posts will not be shareable on the fediverse. Considering that Threads has recently integrated with the fediverse to enable cross-platform post sharing, this constraint is noteworthy.
Threads’ 24-hour vanishing post feature may be useful for content creators who occasionally want to release off-brand or urgent content. Allowing people to join in real-time discussions that end naturally after an event could help increase participation during live events.
