Meta's text-based conversation app, linked to Instagram. By Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
- Android
- iOS
- Web app
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
Threads is a free app for Android, iOS and the web from Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.). Meta's text-based conversation app, linked to Instagram. Download it only from play.google.com. The latest version we track is Android varies with device · iOS 453.0. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- Android varies with device · iOS 453.0
- Publisher:
- Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
- Official site:
- threads.com
- Licence:
- Free — Free
- Requirements:
- Android: varies with device; iOS 16.3 or later
Our verdict
Threads is Meta's text-first social app for short posts, replies, polls and communities, signed in with your Instagram account. It also works on the web at threads.com, so PC users don't need an app.
Screenshots
Key features
- Short text posts with images and polls
- Replies and communities
- Sign in with Instagram
- Web version at threads.com
Pros
- Pro: Easy start for Instagram users
- Pro: Official web version
Cons
- Con: Tied to Instagram account
- Con: Text-first: not a replacement for Instagram's photo and Reels feed
What's new in Android varies with device · iOS 453.0
See what changed in Android varies with device · iOS 453.0 in the official release notes
Version history
Version Android varies with device · iOS 453.0Latest
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- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Android, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Android: varies with device; iOS 16.3 or later
- Architecture
- Android phone or iPhone
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Free
- Publisher
- threads.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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