Meta-owned social network Threads was today updated with support for direct messages, a feature that Meta has been testing ...

Meta is now giving Threads users a chance to message each other directly two years after its debut.

For now, you can only send DMs to your followers on Threads or mutual followers on Instagram. Threads has officially launched ...

Threads has launched the direct messaging feature globally for Android, iOS and web. Users will be able to message their followers and their mutual connections on Instagram directly.

At launch, Threads DMs will support one-on-one chats, preset emoji reactions, the ability to report spam, and mute DMs (as on ...

Private messaging makes its way to Threads, after two years and user requests.

Threads now lets users send private messages as Meta pushes the app to stand alone from Instagram and take on rivals like X and Bluesky.

Following the rollout of direct messaging on Threads, many users have voiced strong opposition to DMs, arguing that it may lead to harassment.

Threads is testing letting you sign up with a Facebook account rather than an Instagram account. The new option, spotted by ...

Meta adds direct messaging to Threads, but lacks encryption The global rollout includes Android, iOS, and web platforms, but the feature currently lacks end-to-end encryption—raising privacy ...

Threads has introduced direct messaging and a new Highlighter feature to help users chat privately and discover trending posts. The updates aim to make the app more useful for everyday conversations.