Threads, Meta’s recently launched social media app, has quickly gained popularity among users, including some of Twitter’s most followed accounts.
Unlike Instagram, which focuses on visual content, Threads provides a dedicated platform for text-based exchanges.
After its global release in over 100 countries, Threads attracted over 10 million users within the first seven hours, intensifying the competition between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk.
10 Twitter most followed users on Threads
Here are the notable Twitter influencers who have joined the Threads
- Wiz Khalifa: Rapper Wiz Khalifa has joined threads sharing numerous posts and videos since joining the platform.
- Shakira: Pop star Shakira joined Threads with a friendly greeting, indicating her transition from Twitter. She currently holds the 26th spot in terms of Twitter followers.
- Jennifer Lopez: Within four hours of joining, Jennifer Lopez posted three threads on Threads, engaging her fans.
- Oprah Winfrey: Oprah Winfrey leveraged her first Threads post to promote “The Color Purple,” a movie she co-produced. She urged her followers to wear purple and support the film’s release during the upcoming Christmas season.
- Ellen DeGeneres: As the 12th most followed account on Twitter, Ellen DeGeneres expanded her social media presence by becoming one of the first major influencers on Threads.
- Bill Gates: Bill Gates, the 18th most followed account on Twitter, expressed his excitement about joining Threads with a humorous gif of himself jumping over a chair.
- Will Smith: Despite not yet posting on Threads, Hollywood star Will Smith has amassed over a million followers on the platform, solidifying his status as a magnetic influencer.
- Kim Kardashian, who has a lot of followers on Twitter, has joined threads without posting any threads yet; she has 1.2 million followers
- US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez embraced Threads to advocate for a more positive social media experience, highlighting the importance of good vibes, community, humour, and reduced harassment.
- Popular actor Chris Hemsworth has joined Threads and is one of the most followed celebs on Threads.
Many famous people joining Threads show that the app is becoming popular and might compete with Twitter. As more people use Threads, social media platform competition strengthens.
