Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Threads Surpasses X in Mobile Usage
Threads, a social networking app by Meta, is now more popular than X (formerly Twitter) on mobile phones.
In early January 2026, Threads had about 141.5 million daily mobile users, while X had around 125 million.
This change happened gradually and isn't just because of recent problems with X. Threads is easy to find because it's promoted on Facebook and Instagram, and it has many fun features like games and disappearing messages.
X is still more popular on computers, but on phones, more people are choosing Threads every day.
This shows that Threads is becoming a go-to app for many users.
Threads has 141.5 million daily mobile users, surpassing X's 125 million.
X remains stronger on desktop, while Threads is primarily a mobile-first platform.
Threads' growth is driven by Meta's promotion and new features like games and disappearing content.
X's recent controversies, including AI feature misuse, have led some users to explore alternatives like Threads and Bluesky.
Threads reached 400 million monthly users and 150 million daily active users by the end of 2025.
- Who
- Meta's Threads and Elon Musk's X
- What
- Threads surpasses X in mobile usage
- When
- Early January 2026
- Where
- Globally, with notable changes in the United States
- Why
- Threads' mobile-first strategy, Meta's promotion, and X's controversies
- Threads Daily Mobile Users
- 141.5 million
- X Daily Mobile Users
- 125 million
- Threads Monthly Users (2025)
- 400 million
- Threads Daily Active Users (2025)
- 150 million
- X Desktop Usage
- Strong
- Threads Desktop Usage
- Low
- Threads Launch Year
- 2025
- X Controversies
- AI feature misuse