Feed won't load, posts won't send, app keeps crashing? Most Threads problems are fixed in under two minutes with the right step. Pick what's going wrong to get a step-by-step fix, decode an error message, or check whether Threads itself is down.
Choose the closest match. Work through the steps in order and tick them off - most people are fixed by step 3.
Tick what you've noticed. The more "Signs it's Threads" you tick, the more likely it's a wider outage.
Ordered from quickest to most thorough. Try them top to bottom and test Threads after each one.
Pull down, or tap retry. Wait 30 seconds.
Swipe Threads away, then open it again.
Wi-Fi ↔ mobile data. Turn off VPNs and ad blockers.
Old versions break when Threads changes its servers.
Clears memory and network glitches.
Android: Settings → Apps → Threads → Storage → Clear cache. iPhone: offload the app.
Set them to automatic - a wrong clock breaks secure connections.
Delete and reinstall. Your posts stay on your account.
Type part of the message you see, or browse the list.
What it meansA temporary hiccup in the app, your connection or Threads.
FixRetry, switch networks, update the app.
What it meansThreads can't reach its servers to load new posts.
FixCheck your connection, turn off VPN, restart the app.
What it meansYou've hit a temporary limit on an action, like following or liking.
FixStop for a few hours. Don't keep retrying.
What it meansThreads thinks the activity looks automated or spammy.
FixPause the action, avoid third-party automation, and wait.
What it meansThe upload didn't finish - often media or a dropped connection.
FixRetry on Wi-Fi, or post text first and add media later.
What it meansThreads can't reach the network at all.
FixCheck Wi-Fi or data, airplane mode, and app data permissions.
What it meansThe post was deleted, made private, or the account blocked or restricted you.
FixNothing to fix - it's no longer visible to you.
What it meansThe image failed to download, often on a slow connection.
FixSwitch networks or reload the post.
What it meansYour post was removed or limited for breaking a rule.
FixReview the notice - you can usually request a review.
What it meansThe video was removed, is still processing, or can't play on your connection.
FixWait a few minutes or try a faster connection.
Login errors have their own decoder in Threads login not working? Common fixes.