Threads Users Can Now Share Content Directly to the Fediverse

Have you ever wished your social media posts could reach a broader audience without having to manage multiple accounts? Well, for Threads users, this is manifesting as Threads now supports sharing content directly to the Fediverse—a network of interconnected social platforms like Mastodon and PeerTube.

This new feature, rolled out in a beta phase, allows public accounts on Threads to effortlessly broadcast their posts across the wider Fediverse. The Fediverse operates on decentralized, open-source ActivityPub protocols, giving you more control and broader visibility.

Imagine it like sending an email: it doesn’t matter if you use Gmail and your friend uses Yahoo; the protocols allow your messages to be read across different services. Similarly, as a Threads user, you can now share your posts to platforms like Mastodon, PixelFed, and PeerTube, expanding the reach beyond Threads’ native ecosystem of 150 million users.

With over 100 countries now having access to this beta feature, the potential for increased engagement and community building is enormous.

The Fediverse sharing option in Threads is easy to enable. Simply navigate to your Account Settings and turn on the “Fediverse Sharing (Beta)” feature. This will allow your Threads content to appear on various federated platforms, and you’ll be notified of any interactions from Fediverse users.

Looking ahead, Meta plans to further integrate Fediverse features, aiming for a future where content can be accessed without needing to sign up for individual accounts on each platform. However, it’s essential to note that while this opens up exciting possibilities, it also comes with the caveat that Meta cannot moderate or control what happens to your content once shared outside of Threads.