What countries is Threads available in?

Instagram Threads is taking the world by storm with 30 million sign ups within the first day, but is it available in your country?

Instagram Threads is Meta’s text-based conversation platform which works as a companion app for Instagram. Threads was set to be released later on in the month but the date was brought forward. This is seemingly timed with Twitter’s new restrictions that have caused a spot of disruption. If you’re interested in this Twitter and Threads rivalry then check out the fight between Musk and Zuckerberg. Threads shares a lot of similarities to Twitter with a few name differences: tweets are threads, retweets are reposts. Posts on Threads can be 500 characters, instead of 280 on Twitter.

Threads is looking to be successful already with its reported millions of sign ups upon launch. Mark Zuckerberg, owner of Meta, welcomed users to Instagram Threads with his first post reading “Let’s do this. Welcome to Threads” alongside a fire emoji. Some notable sign ups include Shakira, Gordan Ramsay, HBO, Netflix and more. If you’re on the app and want to check out these celebrities or your mates, check out how to follow everyone.

Countries that Instagram Threads is Available in

Instagram Threads has launched and is available in 100 countries. The office launch saw the application available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan. These countries, plus all the other countries that Threads is available in will be able to download the app on iPhone and Android. Alongside being able to download Threads, users will have the first look into the Fediverse. The Fediverse is a collection of thousands of independent servers that Meta is eager to integrate Threads into.

Countries that Instagram Threads is Unavailable in

Unfortunately, Threads is not yet available everywhere. It is not possible to access Threads in the European Union because of regulatory concerns as the EU has strict data privacy rules. For more information on these privacy concerns, it would be helpful to understand why Instagram Threads wont launch in the EU. China have also banned Threads under their Great Firewall’s censorship system where Instagram, Facebook and other popular Western social media apps are also banned. The app is also banned in Iran, Russia and North Korea under the governments censorship.

Final word

Instagram Threads, in the countries where it’s available, is proving fairly popular. The Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk feud is seemingly fuelling both applications as users eagerly await the next retaliation. The application hasn’t come without zero controversy because, as most new applications do, there have been some concerns. Users can check out how to fix “not permitted” messages and how to resolve Threads not loading. As the app has just been released, we can be assured that Meta will be working thoroughly to resolve issues such as having to delete your Instagram account to delete your Threads account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is threads available in the UK?

Yes, threads is available in the UK and can be downloaded straight away. For more information, check out this guide on how to download Threads on iPhone and Android.

Is threads available in the EU?

No, at the time of writing, Threads is currently not yet available in the European Union as there are strict privacy rules. Meta has said they are working to accommodate these regulations but wanted to prioritise the release of the application first.

Is threads available in Ireland?

No, at the time of writing, Threads is not yet available in Ireland because of concerns over GDPR and privacy rules.

Is threads available in France?

No, at the time of writing, Threads is not available in France or other European countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Ireland or Belgium. The release of Threads has been postponed amid uncertainty about how the app will use personal data.