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Threads offers a simple, less cluttered social media experience for expressing views and connecting, but it is plagued by significant technical issues, a lack of moderation leading to problematic content, and user frustration with its algorithm and purpose.

4.6★ lifetime (2,092,014) Free + in-app purchases since 2023 by Instagram, Inc. updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 43% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Content & Moderation App Performance User Experience & Algorithm Simplicity & Connection
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Threads is a social networking app that aims to provide a straightforward platform for sharing thoughts and engaging in conversations. While some users appreciate its simplicity and potential for connection, many recent reviews highlight severe problems with app functionality, content moderation, and a confusing user experience.

What users like

  • Simple and uncluttered interface compared to other platformsR1R18
  • Good for expressing views and discovering conversationsR18R24R62
  • Offers a new outlet for connectionR17R43

What users complain about

  • Frequent app crashes and buffering issuesR15R22R48R150
  • Lack of moderation leads to spam, misinformation, hate speech, and fake accountsR7R9R11R13
  • Users report low engagement and throttled viewsR3R32R56
  • Confusing interface and navigation, especially for new usersR93R336R347R383
  • Algorithm shows irrelevant content and too much political contentR49R53R87R488
  • Technical glitches with sound, loading content, and notificationsR28R48R59R167
  • Concerns about censorship and bias against certain viewpointsR11R13R32R66
  • Unnecessary existence given other Meta platformsR12
  • Issues with account suspension and verificationR11R54R66R80
  • Introduction of ads is disappointing to some usersR266

Latest update · v438.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

We’re working fast to regularly update our app. To experience the newest features and improvements, download the latest version of the app.

Recurring themes

App Performance negative
Many users report the app frequently crashes, buffers constantly, or fails to load content. Sound issues, such as no audio or audio continuing after closing a post, are also common. Notifications are often buggy or don't clear properly. The latest update notes are vague and do not address these specific, recurring performance issues.R15R22R28R48
Content & Moderation negative
A significant number of reviews criticize the app for being a 'cesspool' of misinformation, hate speech, racism, and 'rage bait'. Users report an abundance of fake accounts, scammers, and bots. There's a strong perception of inadequate moderation, with some users claiming their accounts were suspended for legitimate posts while harmful content remains.R7R9R11R13
User Experience & Algorithm negative
Users express frustration with low engagement, throttled views, and an algorithm that shows irrelevant or unwanted content, particularly political posts. The interface is described as confusing and difficult to navigate for new users. Some question the app's overall purpose.R3R12R29R32
Simplicity & Connection positive
Some users enjoy Threads for its simple, less cluttered interface compared to other social media platforms. They find it a good place to express themselves, connect with others, and discover interesting conversations.R1R17R18R24

Who it's for

Threads is for users who prefer a text-focused social media experience that is simpler than other platforms and want to express their views or connect with people R1R18R24R62. It is not for users seeking a well-moderated platform free from hate speech, misinformation, or technical glitches, nor for those who expect high engagement or a clear purpose distinct from other Meta apps R7R12R22R44.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. This suggests a recent decline in user satisfaction, possibly due to increasing technical issues, content moderation problems, or changes in the platform's algorithm and user base. The positive points are present but less frequent in the recent sample.

Frequently asked

What are the main issues with Threads?
The main issues with Threads include frequent app crashes, buffering, and sound problems, a significant lack of content moderation leading to misinformation and hate speech, low user engagement, and a confusing interface R7R15R22R48.
Is Threads good for engagement?
Based on recent reviews, many users report low engagement and throttled views, making it difficult for their content to be seen R3R32R56.
Does Threads have a lot of fake accounts and scams?
Yes, numerous users report that Threads is filled with fake profiles, scammers, bots, and 'engagement bait' R7R44R74.
Is Threads free to use?
Yes, Threads is free to download and use, though it does include in-app purchases (App Store listing).

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US Simple and fun: I like Threads it’s simple and fun and and not so much eye clutter sometimes other platforms can be a little bit overwhelming with all the moving parks going on
  2. [R18] 4/5 · US Excellent app♥️: Threads is easy to use, fast, and a great way to connect with people and discover interesting conversations. The app keeps improving with every update, and the experience is smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  3. [R24] 5/5 · US Expression: I enjoy being able to express myself and enlighten others with the truth as opposed to passing on information that is well…ludicrous or illogical.
  4. [R62] 4/5 · US Excellent Opportunity to Express your views: A social media platform to express your views with many others without the constant advertising distracting and annoying.
  5. [R17] 5/5 · US Soldbymichaelcowan: Love the public feedback and the opportunity to help new clients
  6. [R43] 5/5 · US Great !: Great having this new outlet to maybe find love 🤷🏾‍♂️❤️😎🤣
  7. [R15] 1/5 · US Buffering constantly: Threads constantly buffers which means I can’t watch a full thread. It terrible for the person that made the video.
  8. [R22] 1/5 · US fix the app: why does it crash so often? its just a knockoff twitter.
  9. [R48] 3/5 · US Threads: My threads is bugged or something. It won’t load any content and I can’t access anything. I’ve tried everything installing the latest version, powering my phone off and on, even uninstalling and reinstalling. nothing works.
  10. [R150] 3/5 · US Threads Keeps Crashing: Threads keeps crashing when I’m trying to make a post. Very annoying please fix because I love this app.
  11. [R7] 1/5 · US Engagement Bait: Almost everything I’ve found on this site is some sort of bait - engagement bait, click bait, rage bait, cat phishing. Reverse image searches reveal mostly fake or stolen photos. In summary, there seems to be no moderation. It’s pretty much a waste of time
  12. [R9] 1/5 · US Smear: Targeted by weirdos and human trafficking
  13. [R11] 1/5 · US Racism within using the app: Racism is supported when engaging in conversation on platforms. I ignored it & my account got removed permanently by the system as they say but in truth by employees who made that decision. I done nothing wrong what posted as well as engaged in feeds none of my comments or post were not in violation.
  14. [R13] 1/5 · US Disappointing: Id give this app a negative stars if I could. It pushes racism, sexual extremes. Absolutely vile app correct, no real issues just bots rage baiting. If you’re white, good luck here
  15. [R3] 1/5 · US no one sees anything: Would love to get some engagement
  16. [R32] 1/5 · US My views are throttled: I don’t understand why views are throttled. And the platform doesn’t like when people speak the truth
  17. [R56] 3/5 · US Hm: Doesn’t seem to have many users
  18. [R93] 3/5 · US Confusing: Can’t figure out how to use the app
  19. [R336] 3/5 · GB Frustrating.: Very complicated, frustrating, social media platform.
  20. [R347] 3/5 · GB Difficult to navigate: I’m new to threads and received a notification about a reply, but couldn’t for the life of me find it in the app. I’m not a complete tech idiot. It Shouldn’t Be That Hard?!?
  21. [R383] 3/5 · GB Operation: Still struggling with it
  22. [R49] 1/5 · US A Truly Bad User Experience: Threads honestly is a bad user experience. The interface is overwhelming, the feed shows you nothing you actually want to see, and the amount of hate and bullying on this platform for sharing an opinion is insane. You could honestly share an opinion about something so benign as sidewalk design, and the wanna be high school bullies come out of the woodwork. Not to ment
  23. [R53] 1/5 · US AI spam nonsense: If you open the app at any time now of any day, the first thread you will be presented with is some pro-AI loser trying to push their mediocre content. They’re bringing the dead internet theory to life single-handedly with a terrible algorithm.
  24. [R87] 2/5 · US Less Toxic But Not So Welcoming: Liberal leaning community with considerably less bigotry than its toxic counterpart. However, despite this, it remains an intolerant echo chamber unaccepting of different viewpoints. While it claims to be a welcoming place, it may not seem so for those who might stray from a majority opinion on any given issue.
  25. [R488] 3/5 · GB Threads: I find most threads are irrelevant to me. And I’m thinking ‘why have I just been notified?’
  26. [R28] 1/5 · US Audio and app dismiss issue: When play audio from post or reel it continue to play after we open new post or swipe up or down
  27. [R59] 1/5 · US Annoying notifications: I managed 3 different ig accounts all linked to one threads, which is silly bc the threads account should only be linked to ONE ig account but I cannot do that. I constantly have a red notification number at the top of each ig account no matter HOW many times I go into threads and try to find the notification there’s nothing. Fix this or unlink this feature.
  28. [R167] 3/5 · US Sound on videos: When I first downloaded this app my sound worked fine but now it doesn’t work and I deleted it and reinstalled and still isn’t complying. Would’ve been five stars because it reminds me of the old Twitter!!! Love it guys, DO NOT change or “update” anything!
  29. [R66] 1/5 · US Sick of being restricted for doing what’s right: Well, I guess impersonation and people downing other people for stupid stuff and all of this is OK. We are allowed to hurt people. We are allowed to down people. We are allowed to impersonate people who we are not and ask people for money. All this is allowed because every time I put a report in or I tell somebody that they are wrong for doing what
  30. [R12] 1/5 · US Why?: Why do we need this app in addition to Facebook and Instagram?
  31. [R54] 1/5 · US Dont even join!.: I legit just registered through my instagram just for it to flag my account and force me to add my number and send in a picture just to appeal it. Ive been on the app for a few days now. Your security is garbage why tf would i be a bot iF I REGISTERED WITH AN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IVE HAD FOR YEARS.
  32. [R80] 1/5 · US R@-t@rds: Suspend my account for no reason
  33. [R266] 3/5 · GB Knew it was too good to last: Threads was somewhere kind, quiet, fun, without adverts screaming at us. Now every few posts is an advert. Admittedly they haven’t made video adverts yet but it’s still disappointing when you think you’ve found another artist to support and follow only to discover it’s got a little gray “Ad” at the side of their name
  34. [R29] 1/5 · US Lame: Why do the comments have nothing to do with the thread?
  35. [R44] 1/5 · US Garbage !!!: This app is full of fake profiles ! To many scammers and bots! Meta knows this but they don’t do anything about it on purpose . They want to show they have many users so they can get advertising money ! Lately they even removed the option for you to message someone . Totally useless app !!!!!
  36. [R74] 3/5 · US Scammers: Lot of scammers on here.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store