New feature Threads Severity: medium
Threads API available to profiles without a linked Instagram account
What changed
The Threads changelog says that from September 23, 2025 the API works for profiles without a linked Instagram account, except followers_count and follower_demographics. Those two metrics became available to such profiles on January 30, 2026.
What it means
Threads-only users can now connect to scheduling tools.
Who is affected
Threads-only users and tools that required an Instagram link.
What to do by 23 Sept 2025
Tools can drop the Instagram-link requirement. followers_count and follower_demographics were excluded at first and enabled on January 30, 2026.
Primary sources
Checked against the source 26 Oct 2026
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