Some users are currently experiencing real-time search results testing in Threads, confirmed by Instagram Head Adam Mosseri.

Some users are currently experiencing real-time search results testing in Threads, confirmed by Instagram Head Adam Mosseri.

Threads is currently experimenting with a feature that enables users to view real-time search results within their feeds. The feature has been introduced to select users and is anticipated to be rolled out to all users later this year. Since its launch last year, Threads, the microblogging service by Instagram, has been likened to X (formerly Twitter) due to their shared features such as chronological and algorithm-based feeds. However, X still offers certain features that are not yet available on the Meta-owned service.

In a post on Threads, Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed the testing of real-time search options. This confirmation came in response to a user’s post claiming the addition of ‘Top’ and ‘Recent’ buttons at the top of the feed. Mosseri explained that the ‘Recent’ feed is not strictly chronological but displays more recent posts compared to the ‘Top’ feed.

Mosseri also clarified that the feature is currently being tested with a small group of Threads users. Therefore, if you’ve updated to the latest version of the application and don’t see the different sections on your timeline, it means you’re not part of the test group. While it may eventually roll out to all users globally, no timeline for release has been provided yet.

Threads recently introduced the saved posts feature on the platform, allowing users to bookmark specific posts for later viewing. This feature is also available on X, as well as other social platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Users can privately “save” posts to access them later.

The platform owned by Meta has initiated trials for a fresh segment called ‘Today’s Topics’. This addition is anticipated to enhance the search page by showcasing real-time trending posts, albeit without the use of hashtags to indicate the trend, unlike X (formerly Twitter). Instead, these topics will be presented in plain text, featuring a title along with a prominent post related to the particular topic. Users can engage in the conversation by selecting or tapping on the topic.