<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Threads, a platform by Meta, is introducing direct messaging after two years of user requests.Users noticed connecting with a different crowd on Threads compared to Instagram, leading to the implementation of private messaging.The feature allows users to send private messages directly on Threads, a shift in behavior that Meta observed over time.DMs on Threads are not encrypted currently, but Meta plans to allow messaging beyond mutual followers in the future.