There's a web version, and if they do follow through on their Activity Pub integration (which they have already demonstrated in a very limited capacity) then you'll be able to use whatever client you want to follow Threads users.
When I tried to join, there was nothing on the threads.net website except the word "Threads" in front of some spiral particles and a QR code to get the app[0].
More recently it seems they've added a login dialog to the site, but attempting to log in still just immediately prompts you to download the app[1].
Presumably once you've used the app to create and set up an account you can now use it to browse online, but that's not really "fully functional on web" and, relevant for the accusation of data-harvesting, still requires you to download the app.
stetrain|2 years ago
ranting-moth|2 years ago
I'm willing to gamble insane amounts on that's never ever going to happen.
MikusR|2 years ago
Ukv|2 years ago
More recently it seems they've added a login dialog to the site, but attempting to log in still just immediately prompts you to download the app[1].
Presumably once you've used the app to create and set up an account you can now use it to browse online, but that's not really "fully functional on web" and, relevant for the accusation of data-harvesting, still requires you to download the app.
[0]: https://i.imgur.com/PQF7bkm.png
[1]: https://i.imgur.com/zLfubq1.png