Threads
Posts, threads, polls and link previews on Threads.
API id: threads
At a glance
| Text | 500 characters |
| Files per post | Up to 20 |
| File needed? | No |
| Threads | Yes — up to 25 posts. Each reply can also have up to 20 files. |
| Alt text | Yes |
| Edit after publish | No |
| Delete after publish | Yes |
| Analytics | Impressions, likes, comments, shares, quotes |
| Comments | Not yet |
Files
| Type | Rules |
|---|---|
| Images (JPEG, PNG) | Up to 8 MB each. |
| Video (MP4, MOV) | Up to 5 minutes. |
Options
| Key | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
poll_attachment | list | 2 to 4 poll answers, 25 characters each. |
link_attachment | url | A link preview card. Only on a text-only post. |
reply_control | choice | Who can reply: everyone (default), accounts_you_follow, followers_only or mentioned_only. |
A post can have one of these: files, a poll, or a link preview.
Example: a poll
{
"channelId": "CHANNEL_THREADS",
"options": { "poll_attachment": ["Coffee", "Tea"] },
"blocks": [{ "content": "Morning drink?" }]
}Good to know
- Threads can use the same Meta app as Instagram and Facebook, but it needs that app's Threads credentials in Platform apps.
Set up
To connect accounts, you first need your own app on this platform. See the Threads app setup guide.