Threads

The Threads API for building real products

Read and reply to comments, hide unwanted replies, and publish text, image, video, and carousel posts to Threads through the same API you use for Instagram and every other platform. SocialAPI.ai wraps Meta's Threads API and delivers real-time events via webhooks.

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What you can do with Threads.

Supported

Comments

Read, reply to, hide, and delete replies on your Threads posts. Liking replies is not supported by the Threads API.

Supported

Publishing

Publish text posts, image posts, video posts, and carousel posts to Threads.

Supported

Webhooks

Receive real-time notifications for new replies on your Threads posts.

See it in action.

Publish a text post to Threads

api.social-api.ai
1curl -X POST https://api.social-api.ai/v1/posts \
2  -H "Authorization: Bearer <your-api-key>" \
3  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
4  -d '{
5    "account_id": "<account-id>",
6    "platforms": ["threads"],
7    "text": "Just shipped a new feature. Ship fast, learn faster."
8  }' | jq
9
10# Response
11{
12  "id": "<post-id>",
13  "status": "published",
14  "platforms": {
15    "threads": {
16      "status": "published",
17      "platform_post_id": "17899...",
18      "published_at": "2026-03-20T18:00:00Z"
19    }
20  }
21}

Create a text-only Threads post through the unified publishing endpoint. SocialAPI.ai handles the Threads container creation and publishing flow.

Why developers love Threads on SocialAPI.ai

1

Reply management

Read all replies on your Threads posts through a single paginated endpoint. Respond to replies to engage with your audience or hide unwanted comments from public view. SocialAPI.ai normalizes Threads' reply model into the same comment schema used across all six supported platforms.

2

Multi-format publishing

Publish text-only posts, single image posts, single video posts, and carousel posts with multiple images. SocialAPI.ai handles the Threads API's two-step container creation flow: create a media container, wait for processing, then publish. You send one request and the API handles the rest.

3

Real-time webhook events

Get instant notifications when someone replies to your Threads posts. SocialAPI.ai verifies Meta webhook signatures, processes Threads-specific events, and delivers them to your configured endpoints. Build real-time notification systems or automated moderation without polling.

4

Cross-platform consistency

Threads uses the same Meta infrastructure as Instagram, but the API surface is different. SocialAPI.ai abstracts these differences behind a unified interface. A comment on Threads looks exactly like a comment on Instagram or Facebook in your API responses, making multi-platform applications straightforward to build.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is the Threads API the same as the Instagram API?

No. While both are Meta products, Threads has its own separate API with different endpoints, capabilities, and limitations. SocialAPI.ai integrates with both independently and normalizes their data into a unified schema, so your application code stays the same regardless of which platform you are working with.

Can I read Threads DMs?

No. Threads does not provide a Direct Message API for third-party applications. This is a platform limitation. Threads DMs are only accessible through the Threads app itself.

What content types can I publish to Threads?

You can publish text-only posts, single image posts, single video posts, and image carousel posts. SocialAPI.ai handles the container creation and processing flow that the Threads API requires for media posts.

Do I need an Instagram account to use Threads?

A Threads account is linked to an Instagram account, but the OAuth connection through SocialAPI.ai is handled separately. You connect your Threads account through its own OAuth flow, and it appears as a distinct connected account in your SocialAPI.ai dashboard.

Can I delete comments on my Threads posts?

Yes. The Threads API supports deleting replies (with the threads_delete scope) as well as hiding them. SocialAPI.ai exposes both through the unified comment endpoints. Liking replies is the only moderation action the Threads API does not currently expose.

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