Threads, an Instagram app for text-based messaging, expected to launch on the App Store on July 6, will now go live in a few hours, according to the official website countdown timer.
But as excitement over the app grows, so do privacy concerns.
Threads App Pre-Launch Promotion
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri and the official Instagram @creators account have used broadcast channels to announce the upcoming launch to channel members.
According to a poll on Mosseri’s IG Updates channel, over 16k members planned to sign up for Threads this week. Almost 14k have followed the official @threadsapp account on Instagram.
How To Pre-Order Threads
Users of the Instagram app for iOS can find a ticket to get Threads via the search bar for the name of the app and P92.
The ticket directs users to the App Store to pre-order Threads.
The app is also available on the Google Play Store and threads.net.
Threads.com has been used since 2002 and is now home to a Slack alternative for makers.
Threads App: Privacy Concerns
Some users who pre-ordered the app became concerned with the app’s privacy disclaimers, which explain how a large amount of your data will be linked to your identity.