Meta’s Threads became an instant hit just after it launched as a Twitter rival. The app is expected to have 100 million sign-ups this weekend. Unlike its competitors, the app has many features, such as multiple-account support, a web-based app, discover, hashtags, chronological sorting, edit posts, DMs, and more. It is worth noting that Meta initially did not plan to launch the app this week. Instead, the company planned to launch it at the end of this year, which is said to bring most of the features.
Currently, Threads’ basic framework is working and available on Android and iOS. Since releasing the app, the company has started testing new features via the Google Beta Program. This will allow users to join the Threads Beta Programme on their devices. After joining the Beta Programme, you will receive updates on your device, giving you early access to Threads’ upcoming features.
How to Register for the Threads Beta Programme
Joining is relatively straightforward. It is only available via the Google Play Store, which means it is exclusive to Android devices, not iOS devices.
Become a Threads BETA tester.
- Open the Google Play Store and search for Threads on Instagram.
- Next, tap on Threads to open its page.
- Scroll down a bit and find “Become a Tester.”
- Tap to confirm your action, and you will receive the update for the latest Threads Beta once you have successfully enrolled in the Threads Beta Programme.
- That is it!
Note: The company pushes more updates than regular releases to the app. Beta builds may have severe instability, or functions might not work as expected, like crashing or failing to launch.
Anyone can join Threads Beta and likely be enrolled instantly; no waitlist exists. Alternatively, you could not join the beta program. In that case, you can sideload the apps by downloading the APK from APKmirror, APKPure, or elsewhere and installing it to start testing those new features.
Features like Edit are expected to be free, while Twitter charges for them. Threads will also have an algorithmically curated feed. Even hashtags will be enabled in the coming months. Also, for the web, it is only available as view-only, and a desktop version is in the pipeline.
Not to mention, sometimes, some features are only rolled out to a handful of users, so if you do not find the specific feature, you need to wait for its rollout to every beta user or check the feature once it officially rolls out. The company currently focuses on stabilizing its platform through bug fixing, app optimization, and more. New features will be added to the app over time.
Quit Threads Beta Testing
This is quite similar to joining the Threads Beta. You can leave the Threads Beta Programme if you cannot tolerate beta bugs, unexpected crashes, or failures.
- Open the Google Play Store and head over to the Threads Beta Page.
- You will find the “You are a Beta Tester” option there.
- Tap on the “Leave” option to quit Threads Beta.
- Confirm your action, and you will be reverted to regular updates.
- That is it!
What is coming to Threads Beta?
Some prominent features are coming, as these features are the most important for any microblogging site.
- Feed is where you can check Threads and Post accounts that you follow.
- Search for posts and others.
- Edit Post feature.
- Multiple accounts are supported.
- Thread: Translations.
- Hashtags.
The CEO of Instagram has already confirmed that these features will be added to Threads in future updates. The timeline for any specific feature has yet to be disclosed, as most features are still in development.
Is the Threads beta program available for iOS users?
The beta for Threads is only available on Android devices, which can be joined via the Google Play Store. Threads have not officially shared plans to bring iOS users on board anytime soon, but it will surely be available for iPhone and iPad via iOS beta programs.
The app is currently available in more than 100 countries. However, it is currently unavailable in the EU due to local data privacy regulations the company is working to adhere to. Privacy experts, users, and lawmakers have raised concerns about privacy controls.