Threads is a social media platform launched by Meta (Instagram’s parent company) that focuses on short, text-based conversations and public discussions. Closely integrated with Instagram, it allows users to share text posts, images, and videos, and to reply in threaded conversations, making it similar in format to platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Threads emphasizes real-time dialogue, community interaction, and a more conversational style of content, while leveraging Instagram profiles and followers for easy onboarding and discovery.