"Users who are part of the test can type "DM me" or "Message me" in a post or reply to automatically generate a hyperlink that invites others to start a private conversation with them. Tapping on the shortcut will take you to a one-on-one direct messaging chat with the person."
"If you both follow each other, the message will go directly to their primary inbox. If you don't follow each other, the message is filtered through the "Message Requests" folder to prevent spam."
"The report revealed that Threads had 141.5 million daily active users on mobile as of January 7, 2026, while X had 125 million daily active users."
Threads is rolling out a new shortcut feature allowing users to type 'DM me' or 'Message me' in posts or replies to create hyperlinks that invite others to start private conversations. Clicking the link opens a one-on-one direct messaging chat. Messages go to the primary inbox if both users follow each other, or to 'Message Requests' if they don't, preventing spam. This feature reduces navigation steps to initiate conversations. The shortcut is currently available to select users in the U.S. and Canada. Threads continues expanding its platform with recent additions including AI-powered feed personalization, Instagram Story sharing, and in-message games, while surpassing X in daily mobile usage with 141.5 million daily active users.
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