Threads adds ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours, offering users more private, temporary conversations.
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Threads Launches 24-Hour Ghost Posts
Threads Adds ‘Ghost Posts’ That Disappear After 24 Hours Meta’s X (formerly Twitter) competitor, Threads , is shaking up social media again. The platform just introduced a new feature called “ghost posts” that disappear after 24 hours , giving its 400 million monthly users a more private, ephemeral way to share updates. Image : Google The feature, rolling out globally on Monday, lets users post temporary content that vanishes automatically — adding a more casual, in-the-moment vibe to the Threads experience. How Threads’ Ghost Posts Work Creating a ghost post on Threads is simple. On the mobile app, users can tap the “ghost” icon on the compose screen before posting. Once shared, the post appears in timelines surrounded by a dotted conversation bubble , distinguishing it from regular posts. Ghost posts can still be replied to — but with a twist. Replies don’t appear publicly on the timeline. Instead, they go straight to the poster’s direct messages (DMs) , creating a semi-private layer of inter…
