Updated on:12/06/2025 05:22 PM 
When Meta introduced Threads to the world on July 6, the platform quickly gained global attention, accumulating tens of millions of users within its first day of operation. However, observant users have noted an interesting absence – the Threads app lacks any desktop interface or dedicated website presence.
Further investigation reveals that the terms and conditions listed on the app store redirect users to Facebook and Instagram documentation, with no specific Threads domain of its own. This strategic decision may be linked to the existence of another platform named 'threads' (threads.com), which happens to be founded by a former Meta executive.
Threads.com operates as a cutting-edge productivity solution designed to revolutionize workplace communication and operational efficiency. As a direct competitor to the widely-used collaboration tool Slack, this innovative platform provides teams with robust capabilities for sharing work, facilitating rapid discussions, and harnessing generative AI technologies to optimize business workflows.
In an exclusive interview with CryptoSlate, Rousseau Kazi, CEO and co-founder of threads.com and former Meta employee, shared a remarkably positive perspective on the situation, despite potential user confusion between the two platforms. Kazi expressed no ill will regarding the shared naming with Meta's new application.
"I consider Meta's founder Mark Zuckerberg as a mentor," Kazi shared with CryptoSlate, highlighting the amicable relationship despite the naming coincidence.
Kazi's enthusiasm extends to his dedication to enhancing threads.com. He firmly believes his AI-driven application represents the pinnacle of workplace communication and connectivity solutions, stating, "We'll continue focusing on making it the premier platform for professional connection and communication."
Since its debut, Meta's Threads has generated significant buzz, securing tens of millions of registrations despite the absence of a web interface. Whether this omission reflects a deliberate strategy or stems partly from the pre-existing threads.com remains a subject of industry speculation.
Despite the naming similarities, Kazi demonstrated remarkable magnanimity regarding the situation.
While the threads.com CEO has shown no signs of hostility or legal action, a different approach was taken by Elon Musk, who owns Twitter. Musk has initiated legal proceedings against Meta, alleging that the company recruited former Twitter employees who utilized "Twitter's trade secrets" during the development of Threads.
Interestingly, the former Meta executive with potential reasons to contest the 'Threads' naming regards Meta's leadership as "the best mentors and minds I've had the privilege to work alongside and learn from."
Currently, the absence of a website for Meta's Threads doesn't appear to be hindering its adoption, but industry observers will be watching closely to determine if a strategic adjustment becomes necessary in the future.
