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Threads Lets Users Personalize Post Reactions With Custom Like Buttons

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TLDR

Threads users can now personalize their reactions to posts with custom images or animations in place of the standard like button.

Context:The 11th Meta launch we've covered in the last 30 days

What this means for your accounts

Status
Available
Platform
Meta
Affects
custom like buttons
Who
Threads users
Effective
Not specified in the source
Action needed
Not specified in the source

Threads users can now replace the standard like button with images or animations to personalize how they react to posts, Social Media Today reports. The change is a minor engagement feature on the Meta-owned platform.

How we got here

  1. Oct 4
    Instagram introduces new Threads sharing sticker for Stories

    Instagram now lets users add liked or saved posts to Stories via a new Threads sharing sticker.

  2. Oct 1
    Threads tests expanded visual formatting for quote posts

    Meta's Threads is testing new visual options for quote posts, bringing the feature closer to what TikTok and X already offer.

  3. Sep 22
    Threads now lets users add stickers to their profile bios

    Threads has rolled out the ability for users to add animated and static stickers to their profile bios.

  4. Jul 14
    Threads Adds Flair Tags to Let Users Signal Topic Interests in Communities

    Threads has introduced flair tags that display under usernames in community posts to highlight specific subtopic interests.

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