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Meta introduces location tagging on Threads posts

Metaโ€™s new location tagging on Threads lets users share their general whereabouts on mobile posts, like a city or local spot.

Meta has rolled out a new feature on Threads that lets you tag your location in your posts. If youโ€™re among the users with early access, youโ€™ll see a small pin icon in the post composer. Tapping this pin allows you to add a location to your post.

The feature doesn’t share your exact position but provides a general idea of where you are. You can tag a city, a neighbourhood, or even a local business like a restaurant. When you see a post that includes a location, tapping on the location will show other posts from the same area.

How location tagging works

Using this feature is simple. When composing a post, tap the pin icon, and Threads will present several location options. You can tag yourself in a broad area, such as a city, or get more specific by selecting a particular landmark or business. If you’ve used Instagramโ€™s location tagging feature, this will feel quite familiar, as the system is similar.

For instance, if you’re in Portland, Oregon, you could tag the whole city or pinpoint a favourite cafรฉ. It gives you flexibility depending on how much detail you want to include about your whereabouts.

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Mobile-only for now

Currently, location tagging is only available on the mobile app. However, the feature isnโ€™t yet available on the desktop version. Thereโ€™s no official word on when it might become available for web browsers, but Meta will likely expand this feature in future updates.

Meta initially tests location tagging with a smaller group of users before making it universally available. You may see the feature in the coming weeks if you donโ€™t have the feature yet.

Looking ahead

This location-tagging tool could offer more than a fun way to share your location. It can help other users discover new places or add more context to your posts, such as where a photo or event took place, without revealing exact details.

Whether youโ€™re travelling, checking into a new city, or spending time in your local area, location tagging will enhance your interaction with your followers. It could also prove valuable in building a sense of community by connecting posts through shared locations.

For now, if you have the feature, give it a try. If youโ€™re still waiting, keep an eye out for future updates, as Meta will likely roll it out to all platforms soon.

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