Threads aligns with other social networks and introduces a new feature for saving posts: the Bookmark option. This feature is now available to iOS and Android users, although the rollout is not yet complete.
Adding Bookmarks to Threads
This new option meets the needs of a frequent request from users who wish to be able to save publications for various reasons: resume reading in progress, keep interesting content, or organize their favorites. Bookmarks provide more flexibility and make it easier to manage saved content.
Concretely, this functionality consists of a save button that resembles that of other social platforms like Instagram.
Once activated, users will be able to access publications saved in their personal space. The announcement of this new feature was made by Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, specifying that the update was currently in the “limited testing” phase.
Why choose to save publications?
The use of bookmarks has several significant advantages for users:
1. Save time: rather than spending hours searching for specific content, users can now save the publications they want to consult later.
2. Organization: with bookmarks, it becomes easier to classify and find content thanks to a simplified and practical user interface.
3. Quality of experience: Allowing users to save and organize content according to their preferences and needs contributes to an improved user experience.
Backup and organization: some solutions from other platforms
For those who spend a lot of time on Twitter, saving tweets to Notion is possible using the Save to Notion Twitter account. This allows tweets to be saved automatically and categorized in the Notion software for better monitoring of pinned content.
Likewise, Tweetflick offers a free and convenient solution for organizing Twitter bookmarks. This tool helps simplify the search and management of important tweets recorded by users of this platform.
What is the future of bookmarking features on Threads?
Given the success of this option with other social networks, we can expect bookmarks to quickly gain popularity within threads, especially if this actually corresponds to strong demand from users.
Potential improvements and expansions
To ensure the success of this feature, Threads will probably need to work on its optimization, for example, by offering:
A more ergonomic interface: users are now accustomed to clear and practical interfaces. For the Bookmark option to be successful, Threads should ensure that its management is simple and intuitive.
Customization options: allowing users to create their own categories or add tags to saved content could greatly facilitate the organization of content and strengthen the usability of bookmarks.