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Threads Takes a Bold Leap into the Fediverse: What You Need to Know!

2025-06-17

Author: Daniel

Meta's Threads Expands into the Fediverse!

Get ready, social media enthusiasts! Meta's Instagram Threads has just unveiled two game-changing features that will revolutionize how users engage with the open social web, known as the fediverse. Now, Threads users can seamlessly tap into posts from various federated platforms! This is a significant stride as Threads solidifies its position as a formidable contender to X.

Discovering Fediverse Posts Made Easy!

With these new tools, users can opt in to view a dedicated feed showcasing posts from other fediverse users. Hidden within the Following tab of the Threads app, these posts won’t mix with regular Threads content—users simply need to click a special link to access this separate feed. Imagine scrolling through insightful posts from platforms like Mastodon, BookWyrm, and WriteFreely, with even more services in the pipeline!

Engagement Just Got More Exciting!

According to Threads engineer Peter Cottle, users can see top-tier posts from the fediverse, but direct replies are not yet on the table. However, they will still be able to view fediverse replies to their own posts, making interactivity and engagement rich and varied.

Searching Made Simple!

But that’s not all! Threads users can now directly search for and discover fediverse profiles right within the app. This includes bloggers on WordPress who have activated fediverse sharing, users from Flipboard, and of course, those on Mastodon. This enhances connectivity and opens doors to a broader social experience!

Threads: A Major Player in the Decentralized Web!

As Threads continues to develop its integration, it’s already the largest app operating on the ActivityPub protocol—a backbone for many federated apps like Mastodon. With over 350 million monthly active users since its launch in July 2023, Threads is not just borrowing ideas from traditional platforms; it’s actively shaping a future where social media is interconnected and decentralized.

A Journey Inspired by Innovation!

Threads has been influenced by the likes of X and open-source platforms such as Mastodon and Bluesky. Its introduction of unique features like custom feeds and Starter Packs is designed to help users easily navigate and connect with others.

Expanding Horizons!

In June, Threads widened its horizons by rolling out fediverse sharing functionality to the EU, following previous expansions in the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Meta proudly states that Threads has interacted with over 75% of all fediverse servers since launching this feature last year. Get ready to explore a social media landscape that is broader than ever before!