Leaked: Threads App May Soon Offer Profile Deletion Option

Threads, the text-based Instagram spin-off, is reportedly working on a new feature that many users have been eagerly anticipating—the ability to delete your profile within the app itself.

Alessandro Paluzzi, a well-known leaker and reverse engineer, recently revealed this development in a post.

According to Paluzzi’s post, the upcoming Threads delete profile feature aims to provide users with a convenient way to permanently remove their profiles, including posts and likes. After initiating profile deletion, the app will retain user data for 30 days before erasing it entirely.

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One noteworthy detail is that if you decide to delete your Threads profile, you won’t be able to recreate it using the same Instagram account for a period of up to 120 days. It’s important to note that deleting your Threads profile will not affect your associated Instagram account.

Presently, the only way to delete your Threads profile is by also deleting your linked Instagram account. However, it remains uncertain when, or if, the Threads delete profile option will be made available in the app. In the meantime, if you wish to temporarily step away from Threads, you can independently deactivate your profile.

Threads, which made its debut earlier this year, initially gained significant popularity, even outpacing Pokémon GO as the fastest-growing app. However, its user engagement has since waned.

Previous reports highlighted the absence of certain essential features on Threads compared to rival social media platforms, including the inability to delete your profile directly from the app.

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, acknowledged these shortcomings and assured users that various improvements were in the pipeline.

While direct messaging remains absent from Threads for now, the platform has made efforts to address some of these deficiencies by introducing features like the following tab, language translation, custom alt-text, and more.

Additionally, Threads has expanded its reach with the introduction of a web version and keyword search functionality in select countries.

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