Instagram could be testing a feature that lets users share comments from Instagram posts directly to Threads, according to Alessandro Paluzzi, a developer known for uncovering new features in Meta’s apps.
This potential feature was revealed through an image shared by Paluzzi, where a new dropdown menu appears when commenting on an Instagram post. The menu offers the option to share the comment on Instagram alone or “also share on Threads.”
Meta has been steadily integrating Threads with its other platforms. For example, users can already see Threads posts on Instagram or Facebook, with the option to opt-out. While Threads doesn’t have its direct messaging feature, users can still exchange messages through Instagram’s DMs.
Meta’s larger goal seems to be integrating Threads with the broader fediverse, a decentralized network of social platforms. Recent updates hint at this, such as allowing users to view fediverse replies under Threads posts and possibly expanding to show others’ posts from the fediverse.
