You can now view your Threads posts on Bluesky, thanks to clever workarounds using ActivityPub and Bridgy. While not a seamless integration, this method allows cross-platform sharing for those willing to experiment.
Threads recently enabled ActivityPub, a protocol for fediverse sharing. By connecting this to Bridgy, a service that bridges different platforms, you can sync your Threads content to Bluesky.
Users who have tested this setup report positive results. Threads posts appear on Bluesky with an unconventional handle (like @username.threads.net.ap.brid.gy), but the functionality works, enabling cross-platform interactions.
How to Connect Threads to Bluesky
- Enable fediverse sharing on your Threads account.
- Use Bridgy to convert Threads' ActivityPub posts into a Bluesky-compatible format.
This workaround addresses the demand for managing multiple online presences without manual cross-posting. However, some Bluesky users express concerns about potential timeline clutter.
If you prefer to keep your Threads posts separate, simply don't enable the fediverse sharing feature.
This workaround, although not perfect, provides a way to follow Threads accounts from Bluesky. It demonstrates the interconnected nature of the internet, where, as one user put it, "With enough duct tape and baling twine, you can make anything talk to anything."
