Threads gets what X users always wanted, an edit button: Here’s what we know
Threads features an edit button, providing a free alternative to X’s paid feature, but with a smaller editing window. The platform is also deepening its integration with Fediverse, increasing cross-platform interactions.
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For years, X (formerly Twitter) users have been asking for an edit button to fix those annoying typos or mistakes in their posts. While X eventually introduced this feature, it came with a challenge – you have to pay for it. Now, Threads, X’s new rival, is introducing its own edit button, giving users the option to make changes to their posts, TechCrunch reports. However, there’s a catch: Threads users only have 15 minutes to edit their posts, which is a much smaller window than X’s hour-long limit for paid subscribers.
How the edit thread button works
The new edit button in Threads allows users to make changes to their posts up to 15 minutes after they go live. This extended editing window is a step up from the previous five minutes, giving users a little more scope to catch errors. However, the problem is that once the 15 minutes are up, the posts get locked. Unlike X, where paying users have a full hour to make edits, Threads users will not need to pay extra to access the feature.
What is FedEx integration?
In addition to the edit button, Threads has been steadily growing its relationship with Fediverse, a decentralized social web that connects platforms like Mastodon and Pixelfed. Now, if you’ve connected your Threads account to Fediverse, you can see who follows and likes your posts from other Fediverse servers. To see these interactions, you simply tap on a post’s activity or followers list and check the new “Fediverse Followers” and “Fediverse Likes” sections.
This is part of Threads’ broader strategy to integrate with Fedora. Since March, Threads has allowed users to connect their accounts, and now, it’s making that relationship even deeper. You can also see a variety of replies to others’ posts, although the ability to respond to those replies is still under development.
What’s next for Threads?
While With nearly 200 million users and its strong federated relationships, Threads is positioning itself as a strong alternative to X. Plus, with new features constantly being added, Threads users can expect even more tools to manage their posts and interactions on the social web.