Threads tests Direct Messages, a long-awaited feature likely to come soon

The cover screen for the Instagram Threads social app on a Motorola Edge+ (2023).

What you need to know

• Threads is testing the direct messages (DM) feature in regions like Hong Kong, Thailand, and Argentina.
• These DMs will be distinct from Instagram DMs, allowing for direct conversations within the Threads app and eliminating the need to switch platforms.
• The introduction of DMs is part of ongoing efforts to enhance user experience, following the addition of public custom feeds and shareable links earlier this year.