Threads Introduces Live Chats for Real-Time Event Interaction

Meta has announced the launch of Live Chats on Threads, a new feature designed to foster real-time engagement during major public events. Following the introduction of communities and group chats, this latest update aims to connect users during high-profile occasions, such as the NBA Playoffs and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Live Chats allow up to 150 active participants to exchange messages, photos, videos, and links simultaneously. Once this limit is reached, other users can still join as spectators. In spectator mode, users can follow the discussion in real time, react with emojis, and participate in polls while waiting for an available slot to join the active conversation.

To ensure a positive environment, hosts are equipped with moderation tools to filter content and ban users who violate platform rules. Even after an event concludes, these chats remain discoverable for a period, serving as a public archive of the community’s reactions. Users can access a Live Chat by:

The feature is currently debuting within the NBA Threads community, featuring select creators and media personalities during the Playoffs. Meta plans to expand Live Chats to more communities soon, with forthcoming updates expected to include co-hosting capabilities, real-time play-by-play widgets, and the ability to quote-post chat messages directly to the main feed.