New Viral App Tops ChatGPT’s Record Growth
In a surprising turn of events, the new app Threads has broken the record for the fastest-growing app, surpassing the growth rate set by ChatGPT earlier this year. Created by Meta, the parent company of popular social media platform Instagram, Threads has gained a staggering 100 million users in just five days since its launch on July 6, according to Quiver Quantitative, a data tracking platform.
Threads experienced a remarkable start, with 10 million registrations in the first seven hours, followed by an impressive 30 million users on its first day. The momentum continued to increase, resulting in over 70 million sign-ups the following day. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, expressed his astonishment at the overwhelming response to Threads, stating that the user engagement has exceeded their expectations.
This new registration record quickly surpassed the previous one set by ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI. ChatGPT attracted immense interest for its text-to-speech capabilities, attracting a huge number of users who were intrigued by its ability to respond to prompts as if it were a real person.
One of the factors contributing to Threads’ rapid success is its connection to Instagram. As a sister platform, Threads allows users to easily create an account using their existing Instagram login details. With Twitter facing various issues in recent months under the leadership of Elon Musk, many users have sought refuge in Threads. The platform’s chairman imposed restrictions on the number of tweets registered users can view per day, while unregistered users are completely barred from accessing the site. Additionally, Twitter closed free access to its API, causing disruption to third-party tools that enhance the user experience. Musk’s decision to make the verified blue checkmark a paid-only option and excessive ad placement also garnered negative feedback from users.
Threads has been well-received by early adopters, with only a few minor complaints highlighting the differences between it and Twitter. However, as the platform continues to grow, updates are expected to address these concerns. For instance, features like hashtags have already been rolled out to enhance the user experience.
Overall, Threads’ explosive growth has taken the tech industry by storm, surpassing previous records set by prominent platforms such as Facebook. Its success also highlights the ever-changing landscape of social media, as users constantly seek new alternatives and platforms that meet their evolving needs. As Meta celebrates Threads’ unprecedented achievements, experts anticipate further developments and enhancements in the future.
