Meta launched a new platform called Threads to compete with Elon Musk-owned X. At first, the new platform was praised by users for its easy access through existing Instagram, but it was later revealed that you cannot delete your Threads account without losing your Instagram handle. This ban angered users and netizens started tweeting on the issue. Meta acknowledged the issue and Threads users can now delete their profiles without deleting their Instagram accounts.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that based on feedback from the community, Threads will let users turn off the automatic sharing of their posts on other apps, including Instagram and Facebook.
"We're introducing a way for you to delete your Threads profile separately from your Instagram account," Mosseri posted on Threads.
To delete your Threads profile, go to Settings, Account, Delete, or Deactivate Profile, and then select Delete. If you don't want to permanently delete your Threads profile, you can always deactivate it.
The platform recently introduced a feature that makes it easier for people to view Threads posts directly on Facebook and Instagram, to help expand your audience and increase your reach.
