Content overview: “Meta Tests 'Threads Friends' to Rival Twitter Circle and Boost Private Sharing”. Meta is testing a new feature called 'Threads Friends' that would let users share posts with a smaller, curated group of friends, similar to Twitter's Circle. The test was spotted by developer Alessandro Paluzzi, who shared screenshots on X. This move signals Meta's push to make Threads more persona This move signals Meta's push to make Threads more personal and competitive with X, encouraging users to engage in private conversations rather than just public broadcasting.
By allowing users to limit who sees their posts, Meta aims to increase daily active usage and differentiate Threads from its main rival. While details are still emerging, the feature could help Threads capture users who prefer intimate sharing over public feeds. If rolled out widely, Threads Friends may become a key tool for Meta to retain users and challenge X's dominance in social conversations. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.