Meta has announced that they’re expanding Threads direct messages to all users worldwide after testing the feature earlier this month. This means everyone on Threads will soon have access to their own dedicated inbox for private conversations, separate from Instagram’s messaging system.
The Threads messaging feature will be accessible through the lower function bar in the app, giving you a dedicated space for private chats with your connections. What’s interesting is that this isn’t just an extension of your Instagram DMs – it’s a completely separate Threads inbox that’s specific to the platform.
This Threads private messaging rollout addresses what has been one of the most requested features since the platform launched. Users have been asking for DMs practically since day one, and Meta’s finally delivering on that demand.
How Threads Dms Work
The new Threads direct messages come with some specific safety features that are worth understanding. To start, you can only send messages to people who are either your Threads followers or mutual followers from Instagram, and everyone involved needs to be 18 or older.
This Threads messaging safety approach shows that Meta is being pretty cautious about how they introduce private messaging to the platform. They’re clearly trying to avoid some of the harassment and safety issues that have plagued other social media messaging systems.
The messages are protected by Meta’s existing privacy standards, account protections, and safety infrastructure, which should help make the experience safer for everyone involved. It’s clear that Meta is prioritizing safety as they expand this Threads communication feature.
For people who have been using Threads regularly, this Threads DM feature could significantly change how they use the platform. Instead of having to move conversations to other apps or platforms, you can now keep everything within Threads.
This could be particularly valuable for content creators, business owners, and anyone who’s been building connections on the platform. Being able to have private conversations with followers or collaborators without switching apps makes the whole experience more seamless.
The Threads messaging rollout also means that the platform is becoming more competitive with other social media apps that have had DM functionality from the start. It’s one less reason for users to stick with or switch to other platforms.
