Threads Is Testing an Automatic Post Archive Feature to Let Users Hide Old Posts

Threads is testing a new feature that will allow users to automatically archive posts after a certain amount of time. The new feature was confirmed by the head of Instagram Adam Mosseri, who also runs the style platform X (formerly known as Twitter). He noted that users will have the option to automatically archive posts and manually hide them from their profile. Additionally, the company also plans to allow users to reverse the effect and return posts to their timeline.

According to a Threads post by Mosseri, the company is testing the option to allow users to archive posts. The feature is currently only available to a small number of users and is likely still under development. While the Instagram boss didn't reveal a timetable for the feature's launch, it could be launched within the next two weeks, which is the time it usually takes after an official announcement.

Mosseri also shared a couple of screenshots detailing the feature. From the images, the feature can be accessed by tapping the three-dot menu next to each user-made post. Tapping on it will display one File now option There is also an option to set all posts to be archived automatically after a certain period of time, but users will need to enable this separately. It is currently unclear whether users will be able to choose the period after which posts are archived or if they will only be able to choose from the options offered by the platform.

If a user wants to return a post, they can unarchive a post and make it public again. Mosseri noted that he conducted a survey some time ago, and based on feedback, the feature will not be enabled by default and will only be enabled when users themselves enable it. In particular, this feature is similar to Instagram's archive feature.

The Threads developers have been busy testing and rolling out new features lately. According to a report, the platform is also testing a feature to display search results in real time. Some users have shared screenshots where you can see two different options, top and recent, when you search for a topic.