Threads from Instagram Reviews

by Quuaaack

Very much like Facebook to develop yet another app that does the same thing in a slightly different interface. There are no significant features on ThreadsfromInstagram that aren’t in the existing instagram app/DMs, the features like themes and statuses could be brought over to Instagram but it seems like Facebook would rather have an incentive for people to install an app that tracks your location constantly. Don’t enable this feature unless you want Facebook selling your location data to companies.

by LittleRed727

It honestly feels like Instagram/Facebook is running out of ideas. ThreadsfromInstagram is literally Instagram DMs with 1 or 2 new features that no one really cares about. ThreadsfromInstagram feels way too basic because it is extremely limited and inconvenient, especially since most of the features already exists in the Instagram app. Why should I switch apps just to talk to the same people about the same things on an identical platform? I feel like the concept for Threads wasn’t thought out very well. It just creates more inconvenience for the user in the end. Hopefully a lot more features and diverse functionality get added to ThreadsfromInstagram to make it actually stand out from Instagram DMs.

by Jotsan Martinez

I’ve downloaded ThreadsfromInstagram since the day it launch. Although it’s a really neat app it’s lacking features. I tried sending GIF’s and it doesn’t work, i sent voice notes and noticed you can’t skip forward the the recordings. Facebook owns Whatsapp, messenger, instagram, and threads. With all that being said what is the purpose of having 3 MESSAGING apps with different names on them? Why not merged all 3 of then together and make it one messaging app with all the features, options, and customization of all 3?

All thought it’s fluid and has some nice colors the most i’d give it is a 3 stars. I’d give Whatsapp and messenger 3 stars as well, adl me why? Well because why the need of 3 messaging apps? They all serve the same purpose “communication” now merge’em until then my stars stay as 3 stars.

by Nuttybcc123

I tried ThreadsfromInstagram when I heard about it and I’m enjoying it so far. It’s smooth and not buggy, I haven’t been using the camera as much and I’ve read a couple reviews and found out that it’s been crashing so I would suggest you work on that. However I’m here because whenever I type something and accidentally leave the chat. Whatever I have typed would be deleted and I’ll have to retype everything again. As someone who moves to different apps all the time, it is very annoying to retype everything all over again just because I left ThreadsfromInstagram and it has cleared what I typed. Hope you can work on this quickly.

by Tifynee123

Threads is a lot like Facebook Messenger, but without the games. You can messsage people and send pictures. These functions are available in the regular Instagram app, though, so what’s the point of Threads? There are also no filters. So the camera can get really boring really quickly if, like me, you don’t have much to send. I like the idea of themes, but the options currently available are very limited, and there isn’t a “custom” option. I don’t get what the point of ThreadsfromInstagram is, but it just launched. Maybe after a few updates the purpose of ThreadsfromInstagram will become evident.

by NINfan1999

I’m very happy ThreadsfromInstagram has been made. I’m trying to spend less time on IG but I rely on the DM service to keep up w friends. That this allows me to see their Stories is really a good middle ground. I like that the alert is not the default iPhone chirp.
In a future update please make account switching as simple as it in with IG. Add the full Story creator too, filters, create, etc.. a real contender to snapchat would be awesome. Most of my friends only use Story so this is really an app I would use more than IG itself.
For people sad it’s only close friends.. just add everyone to your list!

by Jewlord420

Unless you’re always updating your close friends list, or maybe wanna post something a little scandalous you don’t want your mom seeing, everything Threads is, is built into Instagram to begin with, and that’s where I see ThreadsfromInstagram failing to take off.

People want everything under one umbrella. So far Instagram has every major aspect of a successful social media app, and trying to off load the sharing aspect of social media to a whole separate app is just a bad idea.

The camera sends whatever you snap directly to your close friends story, so you there’s no way to send anything to your main story. The whole point of ThreadsfromInstagram is the close friends list.

However, if for the very specific reason that you only want your close friends in one inbox, you’re going to love it, and it might make you value and use your close friends story.

by Trev1217

Threads from Instagram is an interesting little app, like Instagram Direct Messaging but only with close friends. It’s very obviously trying to compete with Snapchat but there are some subtle features like themes (dark mode!) that ThreadsfromInstagram does have to differentiate itself from the rest. It seems to be very early in development, not too far off from Facebook messenger minus a few essential features, but overall it’s a decent app. Is it entirely required? No. Would I use it more often if I actually used Instagram to message people more? Maybe.

by Nat3-W8d$

So the reason I am giving three stars is for two reasons. One, when you drag down the notifications, you are not given the option to write back, unlike Instagram, so I highly hope we can see this in the future and two it’s kind of unnecessary to be honest there’s not really and new features besides status but most people don’t even have ThreadsfromInstagram that I DM so they can’t even check my status so yea

by MrBenCastaneda

I think this is a good idea, especially for people who really utilize the “close friends”.

On that note, I think it needs to add the ability to add all the filters etc, just like the main app. Also, I’d love to see a story timeline at the top of all of my close friends. Even better would be the ability to make an actual post to Instagram that’s only viable by my close friends.

Like I said, good start but needs more features and improvements.

by Lemon Hope 🍋

Great UI and the idea of a “stripped down version” of messaging is awesome (can only message those who are in your close friend group).

Would like to see the ability to quick reply through notification like you can with iMessage. Time stamps would also be great just like in Instagram (pull chat to one side to expose time stamp of sent texts).

Other than that, solid work! Can’t praise the smooth UI enough!

by TinyKookie

i was expecting to hate ThreadsfromInstagram when i first heard it was being released. like: what’s the point of it, yknow? but now that ive downloaded it i’m actually Really liking it. theres a lot of room for improvement but it’s a good start and i think i’ll be sticking around!! (i also think this is really going to ease up my data usage, because its in a whole separate app)

bugs/needed improvements:
• if someone has linked an instagram post in their story and you click on it, it crashes ThreadsfromInstagram
• voice messages should be added, like they are in the insta app
• you cant mute videos from in ThreadsfromInstagram .. feel like this is kinda an essential for posting stories
• statuses are pretty useless as of now.. unless all your close friends have threads too then theres literally no point to them.. they just seem a little silly as of now (‘:

ITS A GOOD START Y’ALL,!!

by Da Evil 1

I am a Snapchat and Instagram fan and this a good start to reducing my usage of Snapchat. The one item Instagram has been lacking is solid messaging. ThreadsfromInstagram fixes the shortcomings of direct messaging in the main app.

There are a few annoyances though:
1. There is no ability to respond via the notifications. You have to enter ThreadsfromInstagram to respond but at least you can see the message from the notification unlike Snapchat.
2. No ability to set nicknames for people, instead you have to remember profiles names.
3. Only for“close friends” as chosen when you download ThreadsfromInstagram . As you become friends with more people you will have to constantly update this list.
4. No ability to add to your Instagram story but you can view stories from ThreadsfromInstagram. Makes no sense.

This is a great start with a great design and can’t wait to see how it evolves.

by Neverqirl

So far I like it. I know it’s like Messenger for Facebook but I have friends I message through Instagram and this is so much simpler and to the point. Only thin is I wish there was more to do with the camera, like filters, locations, tags, and things like. Just like the Instagram camera. Also, I wish it would just add all your followers rather than only using your close friends. That should be an option at least.

by JPimemtel

I’ve recently deleted Instagram because I often caught myself opening it, scrolling past like 10 pictures, closing ThreadsfromInstagram and reopening just to repeat. ThreadsfromInstagram helps message my friends without having to go through Instagram and is super helpful with it. Some issues but they can fix it easily. Grateful for ThreadsfromInstagram