Exciting updates are rolling out from Instagram head Adam Mosseri, and it’s great news for those who’ve joined the growing connection between Threads and the fediverse—the open social web space that includes platforms like Mastodon and Pixelfed.
As of Tuesday, users can now easily see who follows them and likes their posts on fediverse servers. Engaging with this interactive community is becoming seamless. Users can simply tap on their post’s activity or their follower list to reveal followers and likes from these interconnected social networks. A special “fediverse followers” or “fediverse likes” section will guide you through the lists.
In another user-friendly move, the time to edit posts on the social network has been extend from five minutes to a more generous 15 minutes. This is perfect for those quick, afterthought tweaks without the rush.
This announcement is part of Threads’ ongoing initiative to expand its integration with the fediverse, which started back in March. The platform has steadily built on this feature, including a recent update that lets users see replies from fediverse accounts on other people’s posts—a handy way to bring more diverse content into the discussion. While you can’t respond to these replies just yet, Threads has hinted that this capability is on the horizon.
Boasting nearly 200 million users, Threads stands out as the largest social network to embrace ActivityPub, a decentralized social networking protocol that binds the fediverse. With over 12 million users in the fediverse, this is a major step towards unifying how we interact across multiple platforms.
The introduction of an extended edit window is another thoughtful improvement. Previously limited to five minutes, the new 15-minute limit provides ample time to correct or refine posts. After this window closes, if you’re connected to the fediverse, your Threads posts will be shared there, maintaining a smooth and orderly update process.
Interestingly, Threads’ editing feature, introduced a year ago, remains accessible without any additional cost, unlike X (formerly Twitter). While X offers a longer edit time, stretching up to an hour, it comes with a price tag.
With all these enhancements, Threads and its integration with the fediverse continue to offer users better control and a richer social experience, showcasing a dedication to innovation and user satisfaction.
