Meta’s thread is one of the hottest social media apps, directly competing against the world’s biggest microblogging app, Twitter. It has been built under Instagram, and to let users know if the Instagram app is available on Thread Company, they have integrated the Threads logo into individual profiles. Not only this, but they also give you a number badge when you join Threads, sharing information about your profile.
Threads has some unusual restrictions on profile customization and does not allow users to delete their Threads account without deleting their Instagram account. However, users can deactivate their Threads account, and to delete it, delete your Instagram account. The company also does not allow you to change your Threads username. If you want to change it, change your Instagram threads, which will reflect on your Instagram account.
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Before proceeding with the article, Meta confirmed that the Threads badge is temporary and only lets your followers know you have joined Threads. Additionally, the app has some missing features, and if you want early access to these features, join the Threads Beta via the Google Play Beta Programme.
How to Remove Threads from Your Instagram Profile
It is easier than you think. Here is a quick guide:
- Open Instagram and head over to your Instagram profile from the bottom navigation.
- Long-press your @thread number.
- A thread number badge will pop up.
- Choose “Hide the badge.”
- That is it!
Note: Once you remove the Threads badge, you cannot unhide it from your Instagram account. However, it is essential to know that Instagram will still show it as temporary to let you know that you joined Threads.
So, if you have been dissatisfied with the Threads badge, you can remove it using our shared instructions. However, for some, it is a flex that they joined the Threads platform before millions of signups.
If you do not still need to join Threads, you can join by downloading and installing the app. Lastly, use your Instagram app to log in to Instagram. You do not need to set up an account or profile; you can import those directly from Instagram.
Deactivate your Threads account.
You can do this directly from Threads; you do not need to change any settings on Instagram.
- Launch Threads and then head over to the profile from the bottom navigation.
- After that, open Threads settings by tapping on the upper-right corner of the hamburger menu.
- Now, tap on the account and then choose Deactivate Profile.
- Finally, tap on “Deactivate” to confirm your actions.
- That is it!
The app has received over 80 million signups, posted more than 95 million posts, and received 190 million likes. It is expected to have more than 100 million signups by the end of this weekend.