If you use Threads, you’ve probably seen topic tags, which users can add to posts when they want to reach more people interested in that same subject.
Today, Meta is combining topic tags with its custom feeds feature, and rolling out communities as a worldwide beta. Here’s how it works.
100+ communities now available
Since Threads came out, users have been referring to “book Threads,” or “TV threads” as a way to describe topic-based groups. Now, Threads is embracing this naming trend with communities, which are public feeds of interest-based topics.
From the feature’s press release:
“Today, we’re introducing communities on Threads. Communities are public, casual spaces where you can exchange unique perspectives and join conversations about topics like basketball, TV, and more. Communities, now being tested across more than 100 of the most popular topics on Threads, build on features like custom feeds and topic tags to help you meaningfully connect with people who share your interests.”
Some of the new communities include:
AI Threads
Art Threads
Book Threads
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