Why? Instagram Threads has the backing of Meta — the same tech giant behind Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. It also ties directly into the main Instagram app, which you probably already have an account for.

Facebook-parent Meta officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, last Wednesday, after first confirming its plans for the app just three months ago. Threads is already off to a strong start: ...

Meta is testing a new way to create an account on Threads that will require a Facebook account to authenticate the login and base their profile on. This is not yet available to users as the option ...

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