You may have jumped onto the bandwagon with everyone else to become one of the first users of the new app, Threads. It may have been a good run while it lasted but for some reason, you are no longer interested in continuing the Threads experience.
Is there a way to quit Threads for good? Users also worry about losing their Instagram account should they decide to quit Threads. If you would like to deactivate or delete your Threads account permanently, this is the best article for you.
In this article, you will learn whether it is possible to deactivate or delete Threads permanently. You are also going to learn how to deactivate or delete Threads.
Can I delete my Threads app?
The answer to that is, yes. You can delete your Threads. If you are worried about losing either your Threads account or Instagram, rest assured that neither will be lost.
Once you re-install the Threads app, all you would need to do is to log back in with your Instagram.
Will Deleting Threads Delete Instagram?
Unfortunately, Meta has created an inextricable link between your Threads account and your pre-existing Instagram account.
What this means is that, if you decide to delete your Threads account permanently, you will have to delete your Instagram account.
Meta has, however, announced that they are finding ways to enable users to delete their Threads profile separately.
In the Help Centre provided by the Threads app to address a number of questions, it states that “As Threads is powered by Instagram, in order to delete your Threads profile and data, you will have to delete your Instagram account.”
Go to the Threads app Help Centre by following this guide. Threads > Profile > Settings > Help > Help Centre
What happens if I uninstall Threads app?
Uninstalling your Threads app puts a temporary hold on your activities on the app. Note that uninstalling the Threads app does not delete your account or deactivate it.
All it simply means is that you have just denied yourself access to Threads for as long as you keep the app uninstalled. Once you re-install the app, you will have to log back in with your Instagram account. From there, you just pick off from where you left off.
What happens if I deactivate my Threads account?
Deactivating your Threads account means temporarily putting all activities on Threads on hold. If you deactivate your Threads profile, your posts and interactions with others’ posts will not be visible on Threads until you reactivate it.
Note that Deactivating your Threads account is not the same as deleting it. When you deactivate your Threads, your data is not lost. You just put a pause on all activities and carry on when you reactivate it.
Deactivating will also not affect your Instagram account.
How to deactivate or delete Threads account permanently
Currently, there is no given way through which you can delete your Threads account separately from your Instagram account.
In order to delete your Threads account, you need to delete your Instagram account. If you are bent on getting rid of Threads for good, know that you will also lose your Instagram account.
Follow the step-by-step guide below to delete Threads permanently.
Method 1
Step 1: Navigate to Help Centre:
Open the Threads app and navigate to Help Centre by following this guide:
Threads > Profile > Settings > Help > Help Centre
Step 2: Go to “Temporarily deactivate your Threads account”:
Under “Managing your Threads and profile“, select “Temporarily deactivate your Threads account.” This provides you with information for deactivating your account.
It also provides a guide to deleting your Threads account. Scroll down and tap on “Delete your Instagram account” and follow the prompts provided.
Method 2: Directly Using the Instagram App
You can alternatively go straight to Instagram and delete your account. Follow the step-by-step approach below to delete your Instagram account using the Instagram app.
Step 1: Go to your Profile page
Open Instagram and go to your profile page by tapping on the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Go to “Account Centre” in Settings and privacy
On your profile page, tap on the hamburger icon at the top right corner of the screen in order to access “Settings and Privacy.” In the settings, select Accounts Centre.
Step 3: Personal details, Account ownership and control
On the next page, select “Personal details”.
Here, you can access the Account ownership and control option. Tap on it to proceed.
Step 4: “Delete account”
Select the Instagram account you would like to delete permanently. A pop-up message offers you two choices. You either deactivate the account temporarily or delete it permanently.
When you delete your Instagram account, your profile, photos, videos, followers, etc. will be permanently removed. Select “Delete account” and “Continue” to confirm the action.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I deactivate my threads account?
Deactivating your Threads account means temporarily putting all activities on Threads on hold. If you deactivate your Threads profile, your posts and interactions with others’ posts will not be visible on Threads until you reactivate it.
How do I permanently delete my Instagram account?
To permanently delete your account from Accounts Center:
- Go to your Instagram profile page.
- Tap on the hamburger icon to access Settings and Privacy.
- Select “Accounts Centre“
- Tap on “Personal details” and “Account ownership and control“
- Select the account to delete.
- Select “Delete account” and tap on “Continue“
