Since Threads peaked several weeks ago, the platform has been losing active users by the boatload. However, that’s not stopping Meta from pushing forward and adding more functionality to the platform. Threads is now available to use on the web.
This was one of the features that people really wanted from Threads. Most people use social media services on their phones, but being able to log on using a computer is still nice.
Threads for web is available, but how is it?
As you would guess, the web experience for Threads is pretty straightforward. It’s pretty bare-bones compared to Twitter. The feed sits as a slender column in the middle of the screen. There’s empty space on either side of the feed, and that makes it feel pretty empty.
The navigation bar that’s on the bottom of the mobile version sits at the top of the feed. You have your Home, Search, New Post, Notifications, and Profile buttons at the top of the interface. Also, right below that bar, you’ll see the text field to start writing a new post.
On the top right of the UI, you’ll see the button that summons the main dropdown menu. You’ll use it to access your settings, read the About page, report a post, and log out.
On the bottom left, you’ll see the option to switch from the For You feed to the Following feed. Just know that when you reload the page, the feed will automatically switch back to the For You page. That’ll be an issue for people who don’t like the For You feed.
You can go ahead and sign in to the website. Just follow this link and you’ll be taken to the login page. Once you do that, you’ll just use your Instagram credentials to get started. Since this is still in the process of rolling out, there’s a slight chance that you won’t see the site. If you don’t, then you’ll just want to wait a day or two.