New feature Threads Severity: low
Threads API adds reply approvals and cross-sharing to Instagram Stories
What changed
Reply approvals and pending reply management were added on February 13, 2026. On March 25, 2026 Threads posts gained cross-sharing to a linked Instagram account as a Story.
What it means
Posts can require reply approval, and Threads posts can be shared to a linked Instagram account as a Story.
Who is affected
Schedulers and community managers using Threads.
What to do by 25 Mar 2026
Optional. Cross-sharing needs the threads_share_to_instagram permission.
Primary sources
Checked against the source 26 Oct 2026
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