Threads Launches In the European Union

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads is now available to users in the European Union. 'Today we're opening Threads to more countries in Europe,' wrote Zuckerberg in a post on the platform. 'Welcome everyone.' MacRumors reports: The move comes five months after the social media network launched in most markets around the world, but remained unavailable to EU-based users due to regulatory hurdles. In addition to creating a Threads profile for posting, users in the EU can also simply browse Threads without having an Instagram account, an option likely introduced to comply with legislation surrounding online services.

The expansion into a market of 448 million people should see Threads' user numbers get a decent boost. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on a company earnings call in October that Threads now has 'just under' 100 million monthly users. Since its launch earlier this year it has gained a web app, an ability to search for posts, and a post editing feature.

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