One of the main reasons for those who stopped using Threads, Meta’s rival application to Twitter, is its missing features.
Although Threads has lost users since its launch last month, this is already known to be a common occurrence with new products. In the early days, tens of millions of people tried Threads, but at least half stopped using the app after a few days.
Fixes Threads App Shortcomings
One of the main reasons for those who stopped using Threads, Meta’s rival application to Twitter, is its missing features. While Threads’ engineers continue to add new features almost weekly, some users may not return.
Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg announced three new features that will be added to Threads in the coming days. These three new features added to the application seem very important.
Mention Button Added
Threads has now added a new mention button. This button allows users to easily mention someone’s account on their Thread. Another great feature for Instagram users is the ability to share Threads posts directly to their Instagram DMs.
Threads is also adding the option to add custom alt text to photos and videos in posts. When you add a new video or photo, you can enter a description by tapping the “Alt” icon in the lower left corner. We will talk about this feature in more detail below.
Alternate Text Adding Feature in Visual Contents Attracted Attention
Threads application, the Twitter alternative of Meta, offers its users the ability to add alternative text in visual content. Thanks to this new feature, users have the opportunity to annotate the photos and videos they share. This feature added to Threads is considered a very important step especially for visually impaired users.
When users share a new photo or video, they can enter a description by tapping the “Alt” icon in the lower left corner. This explanation is a great convenience for users who have difficulty understanding what the image contains. In addition, these alternative texts can be indexed by search engines.
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The ability to add alt text in visual content aims to make Threads’ user experience more accessible and user-friendly. This feature aims to enable users to share a wider variety of content and provide an accessible experience for everyone.