At launch, Threads DMs will support one-on-one chats, preset emoji reactions, the ability to report spam, and mute DMs (as on Instagram). Other features, like group messaging, inbox filters, and more advanced message controls,

For now, you can only send DMs to your followers on Threads or mutual followers on Instagram. Threads has officially launched direct messaging for everyone. You can now privately message other users on the Meta-owned X rival, though Threads will only allow DMs between your followers or mutual followers on Instagram to start.

For now, you can message people who follow you on Threads or are mutual followers from Instagram in an inbox that lives inside the Threads app. Also notable: the messages aren't encrypted, and Smith told BI that Threads has no plans to add encryption anytime soon.