Meta’s Threads took the internet by storm when it launched a few days ago with the user count smashing past 70 million just a day after it launched.
While available on Android and iOS, users wonder if the new social media platform is accessible on macOS and Windows. Unfortunately, Meta has yet to release a desktop client. However, there are workarounds to run the app on a PC.
This involves running the app through an emulation layer. It might not be the best option, but it does the job. Here are some useful steps:
Step 1. Download any emulation program from the internet. The best ones are Bluestacks, Noxplayer, and MEmu.
Step 2: Select the Android APK file of the Threads app. You can copy it directly from your smartphone or download it from a reputed online source.
Step 3: Launch the emulator and install the Threads app by navigating to the APK. The exact steps will vary depending on the emulation layer you opt for. Once installed, you can launch the app and use it like you would on an Android smartphone.
It’s unusual for a sizeable social media platform not to launch a web app, as it generates extra revenue in the form of ad placements while attracting more users. However since the Twitter rival is relatively new, there isn’t a push to launch a web app or a desktop client anytime soon. This may change and it could launch sometime in the future.
