Instagram Threads: Everything you need to know about Meta's big move

Instagram Threads is the newest social network on the scene, and we have to admit, the story is pretty fascinating. Many alternatives to Twitter appeared on the market, which tried their best to defeat Musk's network, but without success. Bluesky, Mastodon and the like all bore the title "Twitter killers". Now there's Instagram Threads, which is still an app that could be different.

Why? Instagram Threads supports Meta – the same tech giant behind Facebook, Whatsapp, etc. It is also directly connected to the main Instagram application, for which you probably already have an account.

Will Threads be the next "big" social network? It's hard to say, but if you want to try it, it's very easy. We have researched how to log in to Instagram Threads when the application will of course be available in Slovenia. Currently, it is not yet available in the EU. But you can try to bypass this by "sideloading" the application and maybe even using a VPN.

What is Instagram Threads?

Instagram Threads is a new social network that is connected to the user's Instagram account. The app was developed by the same people behind Instagram. And instead of focusing on sharing photos and videos, the text-based platform is designed to share whatever comes to mind – much like Twitter.

You can create posts up to 500 characters long, share links, post photos and videos (up to five minutes long), reply to other posts, and share content from other accounts on your profile.

If this all sounds a lot like Twitter, that's because it is. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri admitted this in an interview with The Verge, saying: “Twitter is obviously a pioneer in this field. It offers many good opportunities for public discussion. But with everything that was going on, we thought there was an opportunity to build something that was open and something that was good for the community that still uses Instagram.”

Instagram Threads currently in več than 100 countries

Among other things, the Threads app targets Twitter users who are unhappy with recent changes to the app. Threads can currently be used in several than 100 countries, including the United Kingdom, while it is not yet available in the EU due to regulatory concerns.  

Sources at Meta pointed to European legislation as the reason for postponing the launch of the application in the EU, reports the British Guardian newspaper. The key problem is said to be the act on digital markets, which contains provisions on the exchange of user data on different platforms.

The American online giant is waiting for additional clarifications from the European Commission on how the legislation will be implemented before considering its next steps, according to The Guardian.

How to use Instagram Threads when it's available?

The "Home" page shows all posts or "threads" of people you follow and profiles suggested by the application itself. You can imagine something like a “For You” page on Twitter.

The “Search” page shows recommended accounts and allows you to search for specific accounts. Tapping on the search bar also shows your search history with the option to clear it if you want.

Use the "Compose" button in the middle of the screen to enter the part where you prepare posts. If you touch the heart icon, the “Activity” page opens - this is a collection of all your notifications.

Finally, there's a “Profile” page with options to edit and share it, a link to your main Instagram account, and various app settings to play with.

Do we need an Instagram profile to use Instagram Threads?

If you already have an Instagram account, logging into Instagram Threads is quite simple. But do you really need an Instagram account to use the Threads app?

Yes. To use Threads, you must have an appropriate Instagram account.

Fortunately, today, creating an Instagram account is incredibly simple. You download the app or visit the website and select the Login button to start creating your account. You can create an account manually or automatically with a Facebook account.

Once you have your Instagram account set up and ready to go, you're ready to use the Threads app.