Meta's Threads May Soon Offer Disappearing Posts, Adding Privacy Features: Report

Meta Platforms Inc META is reportedly developing a new feature for its social media app Threads that could allow posts and their replies to disappear after 24 hours.

This development, which echoes the ephemeral nature of stories on other platforms, could make Threads more appealing to users concerned about the permanence of their online content, TechCrunch reports.

Technologist and reverse engineer Chris Messina uncovered the feature, which states that these disappearing posts will be exclusive to Threads.

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However, since Threads has integrated with the diverse, other posts can still reach a broader audience through this network.

If the feature is rolled out, it could differentiate Threads from competitors like X (formerly Twitter), which no longer offers an ephemeral content option after retiring its Fleets feature.

In November 2020, WhatsApp launched disappearing messages on Android to make conversations feel more like in-person interactions by ensuring that messages do not stick around permanently. WhatsApp launched the feature in Apple Inc’s AAPL iPhones in 2021.

Will Meta Platforms Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Meta Platforms will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $575.94 on Meta Platforms. The Street high target is currently at $647.0 and the Street low target is $450.0. Of all the analysts covering Meta Platforms, 34 have positive ratings, one has neutral ratings and no one has negative ratings.

In the last month, 33 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Meta Platforms have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Meta Platforms is 52.63% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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Price Action: META shares traded lower by 0.17% at $527.62 premarket at the last check Wednesday.

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