Threads Surpasses X on Mobile, Yet Trails Significantly Behind
Meta’s Threads has recently surpassed Elon Musk’s X in terms of daily mobile users, a significant milestone for the platform. As of January 7, Threads achieved 141.5 million daily active users on iOS and Android devices, while X reported 125 million users. This information comes from data provided by Similarweb and reported by TechCrunch.
Threads vs. X: Mobile User Statistics
Threads overtook X in daily mobile users between late October and early November. This growth was not a sudden reaction to the recent controversies surrounding X, instead reflecting consistent user engagement.
Current User Stats
- Threads Daily Mobile Users: 141.5 million
- X Daily Mobile Users: 125 million
Although Threads is performing well on mobile, X still maintains a stronger presence in the US market. In the United States, X has fewer mobile users compared to last year, currently at only half the numbers they previously recorded.
Web Traffic Insights
The comparison shifts when considering web traffic. As of January 13, X attracted 145.4 million daily web visitors, whereas Threads garnered only 8.5 million. This notable difference highlights the challenges Threads faces in expanding its overall user base.
Challenges for Threads Ahead
Despite recent growth in mobile users, Meta’s Threads still has a long way to go. Combined, Threads has approximately 150 million daily users compared to X’s 270 million. The competition remains tight as both platforms strive to capture a larger share of the social media market.
