This feature will be available as an option.
Tl;dr
- The Threads app is testing a new archiving feature.
- Archived content is hidden from the public but visible to the author.
- Most Threads users are against automatic archiving.
- Archiving could make it challenging to view old posts.
Threads Upgrades with a New Feature
The Threads app could soon introduce an additional feature for the benefit of its users. The platform is currently testing an archiving feature that will allow users to manually archive each post or automatically hide them after a predetermined time.
Archiving: a Controversial Feature
Similar to Instagram, archiving hides a post from the public view but keeps it accessible to the author for viewing or unarchiving. This option will initially be available to a small group of users, as announced by Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram.
Despite being optional, Mosseri has always favored a fleeting publication system on Threads. However, according to a survey, the majority of Threads users have clearly stated that they would “never” want their posts to be automatically hidden. Faced with this unanimous opposition, the company plans to introduce this feature as a simple option.
Archiving: Advantage or Disadvantage?
While archiving old posts is popular on Instagram, this feature could be more controversial on Threads. As the service continues to grow and add new features focused on real-time information, posts that are automatically archived might make it difficult to backtrack and view the original source of an update.
On the other hand, allowing posts to be ephemeral often encourages users to share more frequently, which is crucial for the continuous growth of Threads. Ultimately, it will be essential to strike a proper balance to meet the diverse expectations of Threads users.