- Meta informs all users in Turkey about the closure by 29 April in the Threads app.
- Mate states that Turkish users have the option to deactivate or delete their Threads profile.
- Officials say deactivated profiles are guaranteed to be reactivated so that posts and interactions can resume when Threads returns to Turkey.
In response to an interim order from the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA), Threads, a social media platform, is set to shut down in Türkiye, affecting users’ engagement within the community. Despite disagreement with the order, Threads is taking steps to comply while aiming to minimize disruptions for its Türkiye-based users.
Notification and options for users in Türkiye
Threads will notify all users in Türkiye about the impending shutdown through the app before April 29. This proactive communication aims to keep users informed and provide them with the necessary information regarding the platform’s closure in compliance with the TCA’s interim order.
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Deactivation vs. Deletion
Users in Türkiye will have the option to either deactivate or delete their Threads profiles. Choosing to deactivate the profile allows for the preservation of posts and interactions with other users’ content. This decision grants users flexibility in managing their presence on the platform during the shutdown period.
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Hope for restoration
In the event that Threads returns to Türkiye, users with deactivated profiles can look forward to reactivating their accounts and regaining access to their posts and interactions. Furthermore, users can utilize the Download Your Information tool to download and preserve their content, ensuring that their valuable data remains accessible even during the platform’s shutdown in Türkiye.
