Threads lets you write longer thoughts by connecting several posts into a single thread. Each post in a thread appears as a separate numbered entry, but viewers see them in sequence. A thread can include text, images, videos, and links across all posts. This article explains how to create a multi-post thread on Threads and covers the formatting options available for each post.
Key Takeaways: Creating a Multi-Post Thread on Threads
- Plus button on the composer: Adds a new connected post to your thread. You can add up to 25 posts per thread.
- Manual numbering in post text: Use numbers like 1/5 and 2/5 so readers know the sequence. Threads does not auto-number posts.
- Delete button on each post: Removes a single post from the thread without deleting the entire thread.
How the Threads Thread Feature Works
A thread in Threads is a series of posts that are linked together. When you publish a thread, each post appears as a separate entry in the feed, but they are grouped under the first post. Viewers can tap or click through each post to read the full thread. You can add up to 25 individual posts to a single thread. Each post can contain up to 500 characters, which is the standard character limit for a single Threads post.
The thread feature is built directly into the composer. You do not need any third-party app or browser extension to create a thread. Threads does not automatically number posts in the thread. You must manually add numbers or labels in the text of each post so readers understand the order. The platform also does not support rich formatting such as bold, italics, or bullet lists within posts. All formatting is plain text, but you can include emojis, hashtags, and mentions.
How to Create a Thread With Multiple Posts
Follow these steps to create a thread with multiple connected posts in the Threads mobile app or on the web.
- Tap the compose button
Open the Threads app or go to threads.net. Tap the compose icon, which looks like a quill pen inside a circle, at the bottom of the screen. This opens the post composer. - Write the first post
Type the text for your first post. You can add images, videos, or GIFs by tapping the media icon at the bottom of the composer. You can also add a link by pasting a URL into the text field. - Add a new connected post
Tap the plus icon with a plus sign located next to the profile picture area at the top of the composer. This adds a new blank post below the first one. Repeat this step for each additional post you want in the thread. You can add up to 25 posts total. - Write the remaining posts
Type the text for each new post. Threads does not auto-number posts, so add numbers manually at the beginning of each post. For example, write 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5, and 5/5 so readers know the sequence. - Reorder posts if needed
Tap and hold the handle icon on the right side of a post in the composer. Drag the post up or down to change its position in the thread. The order you set here is the order viewers will see. - Delete a post from the thread
To remove a specific post from the thread, tap the three-dot menu on that post in the composer. Tap Delete from the menu. This removes only that post, not the entire thread. - Publish the thread
Tap the Post button at the top of the composer. Threads publishes all posts in the thread at the same time. Each post appears as a separate entry in the feed, but they are linked together.
Common Mistakes and Things to Avoid When Formatting a Thread
Threads does not auto-number posts
Many users assume Threads will automatically number posts in a thread. It does not. Without manual numbering, readers may not know the correct order. Always add numbers like 1/5, 2/5, and so on in the text of each post.
Each post has a 500-character limit
The character limit applies to each individual post in the thread, not to the thread as a whole. If you write a long text, split it across multiple posts. Each post can hold up to 500 characters, including spaces, emojis, and hashtags.
No rich text formatting is available
Threads does not support bold, italics, underlined text, bullet lists, or numbered lists within posts. All text appears in plain font. Use emojis, line breaks, and spacing to create visual separation. For example, use a blank line between paragraphs to improve readability.
Media is attached to individual posts, not the thread
Each post in the thread can have its own image, video, or GIF. You cannot attach a single media file to the entire thread. If you want to share a series of images, add one image per post. This also means each post can have a different media attachment.
Threads does not support editing posts after publishing
Once you publish a thread, you cannot edit any individual post. You can delete the entire thread by deleting the first post, or delete individual posts by tapping the three-dot menu on that post and selecting Delete. After deletion, you must recreate the thread from scratch if you want to make changes.
Threads vs X: Thread Creation Compared
| Item | Threads | X (formerly Twitter) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum posts per thread | 25 | 25 |
| Character limit per post | 500 | 25,000 for X Premium subscribers; 280 for free users |
| Auto-numbering of posts | No | No |
| Rich text formatting | No | No |
| Media per post | Up to 10 images or one video per post | Up to 4 images or one video per post |
| Edit after publishing | No | Yes, within 30 minutes for X Premium subscribers |
Both platforms limit threads to 25 posts. Threads gives each post a 500-character cap, while X offers higher limits for paid subscribers. Neither platform auto-numbers posts, so manual numbering is required on both. The main difference is that X allows editing posts within 30 minutes for Premium users, while Threads does not support editing at all.
You can now create a multi-post thread on Threads by adding connected posts in the composer. Remember to manually number each post and split long text across the 500-character limit per post. For longer threads, plan the sequence of your posts before publishing because you cannot edit them afterward. For best results, use the plus button to add posts and the drag handle to reorder them before hitting Post.