Threads continues to linger in probably the most downloaded app charts, with Meta’s Twitter-like platform sitting at quantity 6 general for November, which was the identical spot that it occupied within the October downloads rating.
As you possibly can see on this overview, offered by AppFigures, Instagram was probably the most downloaded app on the planet in November, adopted by TikTok, WhatsApp and Fb. ChatGPT rounds out the highest 5, with Meta sustaining its general dominance of the app charts (3 of the highest 5 apps).
And Threads can also be holding its momentum.
Complete Threads downloads have been down barely for the month (12 million in October), however it was nonetheless probably the most downloaded app on iOS within the interval.
And notably, Bluesky isn’t listed (at present ranked outdoors the highest 100 iOS apps within the U.S.), neither is X. X is sitting at 54th on the iOS downloads chart proper now, down from thirty eighth final month. However neither app is near difficult Threads by way of new downloads as but.
Nonetheless, X has much more energetic customers (570 million versus 275 million), and Bluesky has gained quite a lot of momentum in latest weeks. Although Bluesky has seemingly additionally misplaced some floor of late, which might be as a result of Threads has copied all of its key options.
Both means, it’s fascinating to notice the enduring recognition of Threads, or at the least, the enduring curiosity within the app, which has seen extra folks downloading it over time. The trick for Meta know lies in preserving these new customers coming again, with the intention to develop Threads into its subsequent billion person platform.
And it’s gaining traction, Threads is rising its person development momentum over time as nicely, whereas it’s additionally reassessing its content material restrictions and moderation guidelines, with a view to creating the platform extra of a real-time information and data stream.
It’s not clear that Threads goes to develop into a real challenger for the platform previously referred to as Twitter, however the information means that it has the chance to take action, in any case. If Threads can keep this momentum, and get extra influential customers to maintain posting, then it does appear to be it will likely be on monitor to develop into the following massive factor.
Some stay involved about concentrating an excessive amount of energy and affect for Meta, and X nonetheless appears to have a reasonably devoted core person base. However with so many individuals at the least giving Threads a glance, it’ll develop into a extra vital drive in 2025.