The awaited message feature is finally coming to the web version of Threads

Meta has begun testing a long-awaited major design change to the web version of Threads. The new interface, shared by the company’s head of Threads, Connor Hayes, stands out especially with the addition of direct messaging support and simplification of navigation. This change aims to make the Threads experience, which has been focused on mobile applications until now, more functional on the web side.

In the renewed design, the menu on the left side of the screen has been expanded and various shortcuts have been added. Options such as saved posts, analysis tools, activity section and switching between different streams are now more visible. Most of these features were previously available in the web version, but since their access was limited and complex, they were not efficient enough in terms of user experience. For example, to access analytics data, users had to go to their profile or add this section as a pinned column.

The most striking innovation is the addition of the direct message box to the web version. This feature, which was introduced in the Threads application in June last year, has not been opened to web users until now. With the new interface, users will be able to access the messaging function without needing a mobile application. This change has the potential to offer a more complete experience, especially for those who actively use the desktop.

Threads web experience becomes more accessible

It is not yet clear when this update, which Meta plans for the web version, will be widely available. Despite this, it is stated that the company has started the testing process and will focus more on the web side in the coming period. The Threads website last received a significant update in April last year. Although basic functions were added at that time, most of the development was directed to the mobile application in the following period.

In addition, it is noteworthy that some new features can only be viewed on the web. For example, while temporarily lost “ghost post” content can be viewed on the web, their creation is still limited to the mobile application. This shows that a full balance has not yet been established in the feature distribution of the platform.

On the other hand, small but functional adjustments are on the agenda on the mobile application side. In order to make it easier to follow the replies to the posts, it is being tested to show the replies in a slightly indented manner. This change has started distribution for iOS users, and the testing process continues on the Android side. This edit aims to help you understand the flow of conversation more clearly, especially in posts that receive intense interaction.