There are super useful customizations available that make Threads one of the best social platforms available today.

And if you miss TweetDeck, this may be especially for you.

There was so much excitement!

A screen with Threads for desktop open.

Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek

A new text-based social platform to complement the Instagram experience.

It was a wholesome place where there were no ads and no Elon Musk.

What Else Can You Pin on Threads?

Screenshot of the Threads Default Web View

It’s essentially the same concept but available for free for all Threads users.

Customize Threads by Training the Algorithm

The Threads algorithm is very easy to “train.”

(you could also do this by swiping if you’re on the mobile app.)

Screenshot of Pin Topic Options for Instagram Threads on Desktop

you’re free to also Mute, Unfollow, and Report as needed.

Other customization options are in the Threads options section.

you’re free to hide posts containing specific words from your feed.

Screenshot of Pinned Columns on Instagram Threads Desktop

you’re able to choose between a light and dark appearance mode.

It’s very apparent that Threads wants to be the “New Twitter.”

But are these quality-of-life updates enough?