Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Meta-owned social platform Threads has surpassed Elon Musk's X - formerly known as Twitter - in daily mobile usage, marking a significant shift in the fierce rivalry between the two microblogging apps.

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According to market intelligence firm Similarweb, Threads recorded 141.5 million daily active users (DAUs) on iOS and Android as of January 7, 2026, compared with X's 125 million. While X continues to retain an edge in web usage, the sustained uptick in Threads' mobile users has been described as a long-term trend rather than a reactionary surge linked to recent controversies.

The report also noted that Threads' momentum has been boosted by Meta's extensive ecosystem. ...