If you have an online presence, you probably will have heard of Threads. Developed by Meta, Threads is a text-based conversation platform made as a companion app for Instagram. We know that sometimes apps have different release times in different countries, but is Threads available in the UK? We’ve covered everything you need to know right here.

How do I get the Threads app UK?

One of the big pull-ins for Threads is how easy it is to start up your account straight away by linking your Instagram. Here is how to get the Threads app in the UK in a few quick steps:

1. Open your device’s app store; it can be either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
2. Search for ‘Threads, an Instagram app’, and proceed to download.
3. Launch the Threads app, and log in using your Instagram credentials.
4. Once you’ve transferred your profile, you will be able to start using Threads straight away. Even your followers will already be there waiting for you.

When searching for Threads on the Google Play Store or the App Store, you should search for ‘Threads, and Instagram app’. Alternatively, you can select Instagram as a developer and find Threads there. When searching for ‘Threads’, another app comes up with a description explicitly stating it is not affiliated with Threads by Instagram. Don’t download this one, as it is not the Threads you are looking for!

Final thoughts

Meta Threads launched at midnight on the 6th of July, and caused a stir by attracting millions of users within the first few hours. However, it seems that Zuckerberg is set out to finally knock Twitter off the top spot as he boldly eyes 1 billion users. In a similar style to Twitter, Threads is text-based conversation platform with a scrolling feed, that allow users to like, reply, and re-post short text threads. As expected, you can also post photos and videos up to five minutes long. A more detailed comparison of Twitter vs Threads sums up the similarities and differences between the two.

Threads is currently available to download in the UK, the US, and 100 other countries globally. However, it is currently unavailable in the European Union. If you have more questions concerning if you can use Meta Threads, you can find all the answers right here.

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