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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Instagram Threads is finally adding the feature users have been asking for the most: direct messaging (DMs). This means you can now chat directly with others in Threads without switching back to ...