Meta has begun testing direct messaging (DMS) for Threads on web browsers, nearly a year after the feature was rolled out to all mobile users. The company stated it is currently in a testing phase but plans to make the feature available to more people soon, according to The Verge.
In the web version of the DM page, users can view their inbox and message requests. Mirroring the mobile experience, users can also choose to let anyone DM them or restrict messages to only those they follow.
Threads head Connor Hayes noted that web DMs have been the platform's number one request since messaging launched on mobile. "While there’s nothing better than a good conversation in the replies, we know you all like to sidebar in DMs," Hayes told The Verge.
Hayes highlighted that the platform's most engaged users often spend time on the web version because they are at their desks and using Threads for longer sessions. TechCrunch reported that this move aligns the Threads desktop experience more closely with competitors such as X and Bluesky.
Meta is also planning to test group chats on the web, a feature that is currently available to mobile users. The company is also working on implementing more controls for the platform.
Additionally, Threads has recently started testing a new, improved look for the platform on the web, according to The Verge.
