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Published onJuly 10, 2023

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The recent launch of Meta’s Threads, the social media platform’s response to Twitter, has taken the online world by storm.It gained 30 million sign-ups on the first day itself, and within 5 days, the number has crossed the 100 million mark.

Though the app is a huge hit, it is currently only available for iOS and Android, with no web app in sight. But fear not, Windows 11 users have a secret weapon to get Android apps on their system—theWindows Subsystem for Android (WSA).

Although WSA officially supports only the Amazon App Store and Threads is still unavailable on it, you can still install it easily. Windows 11 allow users tosideload the Android apps on Windows 11 using their APK.

So if you can’t wait for Threads’s official Windows OS release, here is how to get it right now.

Prerequisites to Install Threads

Before diving into the installation process, there are a few prerequisites to ensure a smooth setup:

How to Install Threads on Windows 11

Once you have met the prerequisites and have the necessary files ready, follow these steps to install Threads on your Windows 11 PC:

Enjoy Threads on Windows 11

By leveraging the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and following a few simple steps, Meta’s Threads can be installed seamlessly on Windows 11 system. So, until we get an official Windows OS application for Threads, use this workaround to enjoy it on Windows 11.

Via:Windows Central

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Threads now has 100M users but no Windows app, here’s a temporary way around that#

Prerequisites to Install Threads#

How to Install Threads on Windows 11#

Enjoy Threads on Windows 11#