Threads, a Meta-owned platform, is testing a new feature to simplify direct messaging (DM) conversations, as reported by TechCrunch. Users in the test group can now type “DM me” or “Message me” in a post or reply to generate a hyperlink that facilitates starting a private conversation with them.
By tapping on the shortcut, users are directed to a one-on-one DM chat with the intended recipient. Messages will either go directly to the recipient’s primary inbox if they follow each other or be filtered through the ‘Message Requests’ folder to prevent spam if they don’t. This innovation eliminates the need to navigate to a user’s profile to initiate a DM chat.
This move by Threads underscores the platform’s commitment to enhancing messaging functionality, aiming to streamline the process of starting conversations. The feature is currently being tested with select users in the U.S. and Canada, and its wider rollout remains uncertain.
Alongside this DM shortcut, Threads has introduced various new features recently, including an AI-powered feed personalization option, the ability to share posts directly to Instagram Stories within the app, and the exploration of in-message games. These updates align with Threads’ increasing mobile usage, surpassing X in daily mobile activity according to a report by Similarweb.
Source: TechCrunch