Twitter's Blocking of Threads Links Raises Concerns Amid Reports of Traffic Decline
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino denies reports of declining traffic following the launch of rival platform Instagram Threads, but Twitter appears to be selectively blocking links to Threads.net in search results, making it harder for users to find conversations and profiles. The block began around the same time as Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, and it is not the first time Twitter has blocked links to a competitor's website. Meanwhile, Yaccarino claims that Twitter's traffic has been booming, but reports suggest a decline in web traffic. Despite Threads' fast growth, its long-term future remains uncertain, as new app demand often fizzles out after the initial surge.
- Twitter blocks links to rival Threads, while CEO downplays reports of traffic decline TechCrunch
- Elon Musk’s Boast About Twitter’s ‘All-Time Record’ Falls Flat As Threads Ascends HuffPost
- Something odd is happening when you try and search Twitter for Threads links The Verge
- I signed up for Threads against my better judgment | Margaret Sullivan The Guardian
- We hoped for a better social platform; instead, we’re left hanging by a Thread The Hill
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