Meta’s Threads is testing a new feature aimed at helping X (formerly Twitter) users reconnect with their existing network in Threads—but don’t expect Elon Musk to be cheering from the sidelines. Given his duel with Meta, this move is bound to ruffle some feathers.
App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi has uncovered a new update in the works for Threads, Meta’s alternative to X. The platform is looking to roll out a feature that could take the hassle out of rebuilding your network on the app. With a new “Creator from X” option in the following tools, Threads will walk users through the process of pulling their follower’s data from X and bringing it over. While it won’t be a one-click fix, this update could make it far easier for users to reconnect with familiar faces on Threads.
Although Meta hasn’t officially confirmed anything, this new feature could be a move to attract more X users to Threads. Whether it sparks a wave of new engagement or turns into another quiet rivalry between the two platforms remains to be seen.
This feature is still a long way from perfection. While it aims to cut down on some hassle, it struggles to seamlessly tie up loose ends. If your X followers use different usernames on Threads, the system will have a tough time tracking down the right ones, turning it into a real headache. However, if you’re not inclined to sift through names on Threads, you can sit back and let the feature do its thing.
While some users initially drifted away from X after Elon Musk took over, most have circled back after waking up to the fact that no other social media platform can live up to the hype of X. The platform still pulls in 250 million daily users, holding steady since Musk took the reins in 2022. As he dives deeper into political pursuits, he may start to ease off on expanding his social media empire. This could be the perfect moment for Meta to gear up for a fresh wave of defectors.
X users who are still sitting on the fence can take Threads for a spin after discovering this feature. But let’s be real—there’s still a mountain of work to plow through before it becomes a real head-turner. Until then, expecting a mass exodus from X to Threads is like herding cats—highly unlikely!
