Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is about to introduce a new feature for Threads. This update will provide users with the ability to delete their Threads accounts without affecting their Instagram accounts. It is great news for those who use both platforms and want to have better control over their online presence.
Threads, a platform launched by Meta in July, gained rapid popularity, with millions of downloads within just five days of its release. It was created to compete with Twitter and had a convenient link with Instagram. Users could easily create Threads accounts using their Instagram credentials, simplifying the experience.
However, a significant drawback frustrated users that is deleting a Threads account also meant losing the associated Instagram account. This limitation was a cause of concern for many users, restricting their ability to manage their Threads presence without impacting their Instagram.
The good news is that Meta is paying attention to users’ feedback and is planning to address this issue by the end of the year. Meta’s chief privacy officer for product, acknowledged the complexity of making this change but emphasized the company’s commitment to ensuring users can exercise their deletion rights.
The upcoming feature will give Threads users greater control over their accounts and privacy. They will have the option to delete their Threads account or take other actions, like deactivating the account, setting it to private, or even deleting individual threads, all while keeping their Instagram account intact.
