Instagram Launch of Twitter Rival ‘Threads’ Expected on Thursday

Instagram’s highly anticipated Twitter rival is expected to launch Thursday, according to a listing on Apple Inc.’s App Store.

Apple App Store Listing Reveals Launch Date for Instagram's New Twitter Competitor

According to a listing on Apple Inc.'s App Store, Instagram's much-anticipated rival to Twitter is set to launch on Thursday. The app, named Threads, is expected to offer similar functionality to Twitter, allowing users to create text-based posts that can be liked, commented on, and shared. Screenshots provided in the App Store listing showcase examples of how the app will work. Users can follow the same accounts they currently follow on Instagram and maintain their existing usernames. When approached for comment, Instagram, which Meta Platforms Inc. owns, declined to provide any details.