Meta recently announced Threads that took the world by storm. The platform has managed to secure more than a hundred million downloads in a very short period. If you are one of them, you might already be familiar with the app. We are very familiar with the mechanics of Threads because we have been using Twitter for a while now. Both platforms have a lot of similarities, and it is a nuisance at his stage to choose one over the other. After the dust is settled, we will give you a few reasons why you should stick to Twitter instead of jumping over to Meta's Threads microblogging platform.

Twitter offers a familiar user experience with major features that are not available on Threads at the moment

Twitter has been in hot waters for a while and currently, Elon Musk is not doing any favors but experimenting with various features. Nonetheless, it is still one of the best microblogging platforms on the internet. Mark Zuckerberg copied various aspects of Twitter and incorporated them into the new Threads app. This is not the first time that we are seeing Meta blatantly ripping off some of the features and excelling at them.

For instance, the Stories feature on Instagram was abstracted from Snapchat, and it has become one of the main aspects of the app. Similarly, Threads has adopted a few features from Twitter, which is why you should stick to the latter. Below are some reasons why you should keep using Twitter instead of Threads.

Lacks Key Features

When Threads was first released, Instagram users were quick to jump on the bandwagon. However, over several days, the excitement has run down by a lot, at least for me. Yes, the platform has a lot to offer, and the fact that your Instagram followers are directly ported to Threads is quite handy. However, the app is still in its early phase, and it remains to be seen how it will perform in the long run. For instance, there is no Discover tab yet that allows you to explore new accounts that pique your interest.

You only have the option to search for accounts that are quite cumbersome. Take note that your feed is open to accounts that you have not followed, which means that you will be seeing content from everyone that falls into your algorithm. It would be great if the platform introduced a feed directing content from only your followers.

Account Deletion

Meta does give you the option to delete your Threads account, but it is tied to your Instagram account. What this means is that if you did not find Threads well and are looking to delete your account, your Instagram account will be deleted as well. It feels like Meta is holding your Instagram account for ransom to keep using Threads. The company did say that it will roll out an update that will disassociate Threads from Instagram.

In contrast, you can delete your Twitter account with your information quite easily. This is one reason why you do not have to make a hard choice when it comes to deleting your account. Henceforth, you should stick to Twitter instead of jumping over to Threads just yet.

Threads on the Web

Meta failed to offer a web version of the Threads app. For as long as I can remember, Twitter has a web app that allows you to log in through your laptop or desktop browser. To use Threads, you will need an iPhone or an Android phone. Since Threads is also a microblogging platform, it would make a lot of sense to launch a web version as most people use it for daily news and trends.

For me, Twitter is my go-to source to see news and what is happening around the world when at work. On a computer, there is not a single way to access information or news through Threads which is why you should keep using Twitter.

User Credibility

On Twitter, you can easily identify if an account is credible or not. This specific aspect of the app is highly important as the microblogging platform is a source of the latest information and news. Any false news sharing could spread negative information in the minds of the users. On Threads, it is currently very difficult to separate real accounts from fake ones. What this means is that it will take for Threads accounts to build credibility. Furthermore, it will also take time for users to hold Threads as a credible source of information.

Trending Threads

Another important addition that Threads lack is support for Trending topics. To be fair, Twitter has done a splendid job with its list of features that actually makes sense. For daily updates curated by region or the entire globe, Twitter's Trending list shows what people are talking about and what is the most important update of the day. On Threads, you will not find anything of the sort. Currently, Threads look a little barren when it comes to new features, and while Meta is working on new features, it will take its sweet time to come close to Twitter.

These are all the major reasons why you should stick with Twitter instead of Meta's Threads platform. Threads have received its first update that brings much-needed improvements, but you should still stick to Twitter, where it is familiar. Twitter will eventually run out of its issues and offer a streamlined user experience.