Kari Paul tested the social network minutes after its launch – did it fail to impress, or should Elon Musk be shuddering?

Meta has launched Threads, a new text-based app to rival Twitter.

The move is a bold attempt to lure users away from its floundering competitor with a near-clone of the platform. The Guardian tested out the new social network on Wednesday, minutes after its widely hyped launch. Would it fail to impress, or does it spell real trouble for Elon Musk?

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