Threads Is Here

It’s Already a Twitter Rival—Now Meta Must Keep Users Engaged

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Threads has staying power, but Meta must ensure that the novelty and intrigue don’t wear off before the network effects take hold. It’s already a formidable rival to Twitter, but it’s not a replacement, and Threads must find its identity outside of Instagram to become a viable platform for users and advertisers.

The metaphorical Zuckerberg-Musk cage match has started. Threads already poses a real threat to Twitter, but it still has a lot to prove once the hype dies down. And Meta must also not lose sight of its real battle—with TikTok.

Key Question: What does Threads need to do to sustain growth and build a viable business, and what does its launch mean for Twitter and Meta?

KEY STAT: Over 100 million people have signed up for Threads, but there’s a long way to go for it to reach 1 billion users.

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Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Threads must maintain the momentum.
  1. Twitter is in serious trouble, but it’s not dead yet.
  2. Meta’s dominance could grow further.
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First Published on Jul 17, 2023

authors

Jasmine Enberg

Contributors

Andrew Lipsman
Principal Analyst, Retail & Ecommerce
Jennifer Merritt
Vice President, Content