Meta Trial Feature To Add User Interest In Threads Profile

JAKARTA - Meta is seen testing a new feature in Threads, which allows users to add their interest to their account profile.

Found by Threads user @Faslu_35, this feature will make it easier for users to search for and add topics to their profiles, thus helping others understand the interests and types of content they like.

The Threads app has introduced a new feature that allows users to add interest to their profiles, improving their experience by displaying the topics they are interested in," wrote @Faslu_35 in a post on Threads.

When asked for comment, a Meta spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the feature is in the testing phase, and is currently only available for mobile devices.

To add interest in the profile, Instagram, the @Faslu_35 account says you just need to open the Profile tab and select the "+add interest" option, and select the topic you like.

Recently, Meta was also reportedly developing a community chat feature or Community Chat on Instagram, which allows admins to set groups containing up to 250 people.

Based on screenshots shared by mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi, the Community Chat feature will have a function similar to the features already in Discord.

Where individual users can create chat rooms around certain topics and control who can join, although there seems to be a limit of 250 people per community.

However, the two new features do not yet have a definite release schedule for all users. So let's wait for further information in the future.