Twitter vs. Threads: 10 Amazing Things Only Twitter Can Do

With over 100 million subscriptions in just a few days, Mark Zuckerberg’s new microblogging site, Threads, has completely taken over the internet. Created and developed by the Instagram team, threads offer a unique yet recognizable user experience that resembles Twitter. Here, we will try to discuss Twitter vs Threads.

Marketed as an alternative to Twitter, Threads shares several aspects with Elon Musk’s most recent purchase. However, as a new platform, it falls short in several important areas compared to rival Twitter, arguably the most popular microblogging service in the world.

Twitter vs threads: things you can do on Twitter but can’t do in threads

You can’t do all the things like Twitter in the new Threads app by Meta. Here, we are discussing 10 things like that.

1. No hashtags

Threads now lack this distinctive microblogging feature, which is trending for a topic on Twitter. However, Meta’s other social media sites like Instagram and Facebook have had hashtag support for many years, and Threads is expected to get it soon.

2. No web version

Twitter can be accessed in any web browser. However, Threads is currently limited to the app-only experience. While there is an official website, Threads.net, it only redirects users to download the Android or iOS version of Threads.

3. I can’t edit posts

Twitter premium users can now modify Tweets. Currently, Meta does not allow Threads users to edit a post. A user must delete or write a new post in the Threads app. This feature has been available on Instagram and Facebook for some time, so Threads may be getting it soon.

4. No DM option

Threads does not allow direct messaging on its platform and recently implemented end-to-end encryption for increased privacy. This means that users will not be able to connect privately with each other.

5. AI Generated Alt Text

Alternative text, often known as alt text, is a description of an image or video. Unlike most social networks, Threads does not allow users to customize the alt text. Instead, it currently employs computer-generated alt text, making it less accessible to screen reader users.

6. No current affairs

Trending topics are one of the simplest methods to spot breaking news on Twitter; however, Threads lacks a thread-themed area. The Instagram CEO commented in an interview with The Verge that Threads is not for “hard news,” so it may not have a current affairs section any time soon.

7. No ads

While this may be a positive, Threads doesn’t show ads, whereas Twitter is now inundated with them. Mark Zuckerberg has also stated that threads may not receive ads until they reach a critical mass of 1 billion users.

8. Cannot embed Threds post

Do you want to embed something valuable from Threads in your blog? That is not possible. There is currently no way to generate an embedded post link in Threads. For a long time, Twitter users have been able to generate links from embedded posts.

9. No tracking

Unlike Twitter, which has a “For You” and “Following” feed, Threads has a single feed that includes trending posts and follower posts. Threads don’t have the option to only read posts from people you follow.

10. No chronological feed

Although not enabled by default, Twitter users can enable time feeds. Threads currently have a feed that is created randomly.