Instagram may be testing more cross-pollination between its it and Threads.
In a potential new integration, Instagram could soon allow users to share comments on Instagram posts directly to Threads, Meta’s burgeoning social platform. This exciting feature was uncovered by Alessandro Paluzzi, a well-known figure who specializes in reverse engineering Meta’s apps to reveal upcoming developments.
According to Paluzzi, the new feature would introduce a dropdown menu when users comment on Instagram posts. This menu would give users the option to share their comment not only on Instagram but also on Threads, streamlining interactions across both platforms.
Strengthening Cross-Platform Integration
Meta has been steadily aligning Threads with its other major platforms, and this potential update is just the latest move in that direction. We’ve already seen Threads posts being displayed on Instagram and Facebook, with users eventually being given the choice to opt out of this cross-posting. Now, the addition of comment-sharing further blurs the lines between these platforms, making it easier to engage with your audience on multiple fronts.
Threads, often described as a “Twitter-like” short-posting social network, is still missing a few key features, such as its own direct messaging system (DMs). However, Meta compensates for this by allowing Threads users to send and receive messages through Instagram, keeping communication fluid between the two apps.
Meta’s Grand Vision: The Fediverse
What’s perhaps even more intriguing than these smaller integrations is Meta’s ambitious plan to link Threads to the wider fediverse—a decentralized social media ecosystem. The company has already taken significant steps towards this goal, including enabling users to view replies from the fediverse under their Threads posts. More recently, Meta has made it possible for Threads users to engage with posts from other fediverse platforms.
While these changes may seem gradual, they’re part of Meta’s broader strategy to weave Threads into a more interconnected digital landscape, making it a significant player in the social media world.
What’s Next for Threads and Instagram?
As Meta continues to integrate its platforms, this rumored comment-sharing feature could mark a pivotal step in unifying the user experience across Instagram and Threads. With Meta’s ongoing push toward cross-platform synergy and its bold move to enter the decentralized web, this could be just the beginning of even bigger updates to come.
Keep an eye out for official announcements—Instagram comments on Threads might be the next big thing in social media connectivity!
