Threads Edges Out X in Daily Mobile Users, New Data Shows
Threads now leads X in daily mobile users, with 141.5M vs. 125M—here’s what’s driving the shift in social media dominance.
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Threads Edges Out X in Daily Mobile Users, New Data Shows
Threads Surpasses X in Daily Mobile Users, New Data Reveals In a striking reversal of fortunes, Meta’s Threads has overtaken Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) in daily mobile usage, according to new data from market intelligence firm Similarweb. As of January 7, 2026, Threads recorded 141.5 million daily active users on iOS and Android, compared to X’s 125 million —a gap that signals a major shift in how people are choosing to engage online. While X still leads on desktop, the mobile battleground is where most social interactions happen today, making this milestone especially significant for both platforms. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/ Getty Images This development answers a question many users have been asking: Is Threads finally winning the social media war? The numbers suggest it’s not just competitive—it’s pulling ahead where it matters most. Why Mobile Usage Is the Real Metric That Matters Mobile isn’t just another channel—it’s the dominant way people access social media. Over 85% o…
