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Elon Musk is having the last laugh in his social media battle with Mark Zuckerberg over the new app called “Threads.” This Instagram-adjacent app was supposed to be a Twitter rival, but it’s already seeing a huge drop in active users. Looks like Zuckerberg’s plan to take on Musk is failing big time!
When Threads first launched, many leftwing Twitter users were excited and vowed to switch over to the new app. They thought it would be a safe space from Musk’s platform, which allows for free speech. But now, just weeks later, it seems like that dream is falling apart.
Elon Musk Laughs Last in Social Media Battle With Mark Zuckerberg Over Threads – RedState https://t.co/eglOmDTEtk
— ED BARTLETT (@BARTLETTED) July 24, 2023
Within days of its release, Threads had over 100 million sign-ups, making it a potential threat to Twitter. However, the number of daily active users has more than halved in just a week. It went from 49 million to 23.6 million. In fact, Threads now only has around 22 percent of Twitter’s audience. It’s clear that Zuck is losing his fight with Musk!
The decline in users for Threads is shocking. Initially, over 100 million people were interested in using the app. But now, Zuckerberg’s venture is only a small fraction of Twitter’s usage. And I’m not surprised. Threads was immediately hit with claims of censorship, even from its own left-wing user base. They found the restrictions to be too restrictive. It’s no wonder people are leaving!
The problem with Threads is that it’s just another echo chamber. And let’s face it, echo chambers are boring. Twitter’s success comes from its messy, unpredictable nature. You never know who you’ll be interacting with on the platform. That’s what makes it exciting! The same cannot be said for Threads and its mostly far-left user base.
In the end, it’s clear why Twitter is still the winner in the social media wars. It offers a real town square experience where people from all walks of life can come together and engage in vibrant debates. It’s not just a platform for like-minded individuals to parrot the same positions. Threads doesn’t stand a chance against Twitter’s diversity and excitement. Musk is undoubtedly having a good laugh about this one!
