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How to Cancel Threads

Threads by Meta is linked to your Instagram account. You can deactivate Threads separately or delete it (which initially required deleting Instagram too, but can now be done independently).

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Quick Facts

Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
Yes
Refund policy
Free service.
After cancellation
Data deleted after 30-day grace period.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Threads cancellation page
  1. Open the Threads app

    Sign in.

  2. Go to Settings

    Tap your profile, then settings.

  3. Deactivate or delete

    Choose deactivate (temporary) or delete (permanent).

Tips & Things to Know

  • Deactivation is reversible. Deletion is permanent.
  • You can now delete Threads without deleting Instagram.
  • Download your data first.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Consumer Rights Act 2015 for UK users.
  • UK GDPR right to erasure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free?
Yes.
Linked to Instagram?
Yes, but can be deleted separately now.
Deactivate?
Yes, temporary and reversible.
Delete?
Yes, permanent after 30 days.
Download data?
Yes, through Instagram data download.