Threads has surpassed 400 million monthly users, showcasing its rapid growth and popularity as a social media platform. The increase in user engagement highlights the app's competitive stance in the social networking market.

In an ongoing antitrust trial, Meta Platforms is leveraging TikTok as a key argument to counter claims of monopolization by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC aims to prove that Meta's dominance in social media has not diminished, while Meta contends that TikTok's emergence as a competitor alters the landscape of social media and entertainment.