Threads users can now see fediverse engagements — and edit posts within a 15-min window
You can now tap on a post’s activity or follower list to see your likes and followers from fediverse servers.
Threads, Meta's text-based social platform, has taken another step towards deeper integration with the fediverse, making cross-platform interactions more seamless.
Users who share their Threads posts to the fediverse can now see who follows them and likes their content from other fediverse servers, such as Mastodon and Pixelfed.
This new feature, announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, is set to bring greater interoperability to cross-platform engagement, allowing users to track their interactions no matter where they originate.
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What it means...
Users can now tap on a post’s activity or follower list to see your likes and followers from fediverse servers. To view these lists, simply navigate to specific sections marked "fediverse followers" or "fediverse likes," making it easier to manage engagement across platforms.
These features mark the latest in a series of steps Threads has taken towards expanding its integration with the fediverse since it first allowed users to connect their accounts to the decentralized social network system in March.
According to the Meta-owned company, Threads, boasting nearly 200 million users is now currently the largest social network to adopt ActivityPub.
What's new with post-editing on Threads...
In another update, Threads is also extending its post-editing window to 15 minutes. While this is shorter than the one-hour editing window on X (formerly Twitter), Threads offers this feature for free.
This edit window also impacts how posts appear across the fediverse. Once a post is made on Threads, it won’t immediately be available on other fediverse servers. Posts will only appear on fediverse platforms after the 15-minute edit window closes.
What's more?
Alongside these updates, Threads is also introducing new features like real-time notifications for replies, the ability to add alt text to media, and easier link attachments, further enriching the user experience.
Moreover, Threads is also enhancing its API, which was launched in June for developers building third-party apps and integrations. Now, posts created through the API can automatically be shared with the fediverse.
With these updates, Threads is carving out a space where centralized and decentralized social networks can coexist more seamlessly. By making cross-platform interactions smoother, extending editing capabilities, and improving third-party integration, Threads is positioning itself as a major player in the growing fediverse ecosystem.
