Threads users can now track followers from other fediverse servers

In a recent announcement, Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, revealed that Threads users can now view their followers and likes from other fediverse servers, including Mastodon and Pixelfed. This feature is part of Threads' ongoing integration with the fediverse, which began in March. Users can access this information by tapping on a post's activity or follower list, where they will find sections labeled 'fediverse followers' and 'fediverse likes.' Additionally, Threads has extended the time limit for editing posts from five to fifteen minutes, allowing users more flexibility before their content is shared across the fediverse. This change reflects Threads' commitment to enhancing user experience and engagement within the decentralized social networking framework. As the largest social network utilizing the ActivityPub protocol, Threads is making strides to connect its nearly 200 million users with the broader fediverse community, which comprises over 12 million users. The platform has also introduced the ability to see replies from fediverse users on posts, although responding to those replies is still in development. These updates signify Threads' efforts to deepen its ties with the open social web and improve interaction among users across different platforms.