Threads brings messaging to the web, closing the gap with X and Bluesky

A new web chat pane could change how you reply

Threads is adding messaging to the web, bringing its desktop experience closer to rivals like X and Bluesky. The update aims to make conversations easier without switching devices or apps, potentially shifting how users engage on the platform from posts to direct back-and-forth. It’s a targeted move to keep Threads competitive on desktop.