Meta’s text-based social media app Threads is stepping up its game by introducing a new feature that brings it closer in functionality to X (formerly Twitter). Starting March 19, US users can now access Trending Topics in the Threads app, similar to the Trending tab on X. With the launch of this feature, Threads aims to compete with the likes of X and Bluesky Social to become the top microblogging platform.

Hot topics feature on threads

Users can now explore popular topics in the Trending Now section of the Threads app, accessible from the Search tab and Recommended for You page.While the feature is currently limited to showing five popular topics, it reportedly provides users with a more dynamic and real-time browsing experience Android Center.

Limited, but promising

Although Threads’ popular topics feature is still in its early stages and lacks categorization on X, it represents an advancement in in-app content discovery. Mark Zuckerberg describes “Trending Now” as a way to stay connected to popular discussions happening on Threads.

Meta began testing the “Trending Now” section more than a month ago, initially with a small group of U.S. users. Meta is now widely available across the country, but plans to expand the feature to more regions and languages ​​have not yet been announced.

Threads originally launched last year as a basic text-based social media platform to attract users migrating from X. With features like hashtags and now trending topics, Meta aims to improve the functionality of Threads and reach a wider audience.

Close the gap with X

By integrating trending topics, Threads hopes to become a more reliable source for breaking news and trending discussions, an area where X still dominates. While Threads is making great strides, it remains to be seen how users will respond to this latest feature.

For users in the United States, the Trending Topics feature on Threads is now live, providing an enhanced browsing experience and deeper participation in trending discussions.