Threads is reportedly testing a new feature for the platform. This will allow users to publish posts that disappear after a certain period. These temporary posts can be visible for up to 24 hours, as per the report. Threads will automatically delete the replies underneath the posts once the parent post is gone. Currently, the Meta-owned social media platform is testing the feature.
Threads Reportedly Testing Temporary Posts
Meta is testing a temporary posts feature, the company confirmed to TechCruch. The development came after Threads told the publication in June that temporary posts were being built as an internal prototype.
Developer and tipster Alessandro Paluzzi reportedly made a temporary post on Friday to showcase the feature. In a screenshot that he shared, a timer can be seen running backwards to zero. The post reportedly disappears along with all the replies made under it, once the timer runs out.
The publication claims any quote posts which are reposts with an added quote, also disappears. This happens once the timer for the original post runs out. Notably, the company has been testing the temporary post feature for a few months.
On the other hand, Temporary posts will not be visible on Thread’s fediverse network. This means if a user moves to Mastodon with their account, the temporary posts will not be added. This is likely done as Threads cannot delete a post on a different platform.
The use case of such a feature might be limited. However, such a feature can definitely help users make off-topic posts or posts. Especially the ones that have a limited shelf-life. For instance, someone doing a live commentary during an Apple or Samsung event could benefit from this feature.
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