Threads is a new app by the Instagram team to share text, ideas and join the public conversation. You can use your existing Instagram account to log in to Threads and share posts.
Threads is a companion app of Instagram so to show the users that you are active on Threads, Instagram displays a Threads badge in your profile.
But if you do not want the badge and removed it but it keeps coming back in your Instagram profile then you can fix it.
This article will discuss why the Threads badge keeps coming back to your profile and how can you remove it.
Can You Remove The Instagram Threads Badge?
Yes, you can remove the Threads badge from your Instagram profile but you will not get it back once it is removed.
The Threads badge is a temporary feature displayed on your Instagram account to show your followers that you are active on the Threads app.
It is also an easy way for you to switch to the Threads app from Instagram by tapping on the badge.
How To Remove the Threads Badge From Your Instagram Profile?
When you tap on the Threads badge, a prompt screen pops up giving you two options. The pop-up tells your rank which is the serial number in the order you join threads.
It also shows the message that it is a temporary badge to let your followers know and send them directly to your profile. If they also use the Threads app.
Then there are two options “View Threads profile” and “Hide badge”.
If you tap on “View Threads profile” you will be taken to your Threads profile on the Threads app.
But if you tap on “Hide badge”. Another prompt will be displayed on the screen asking you if you are sure to remove the badge from your profile.
It also warns that once the badge is removed you will not be able to add it back to your profile.
So, think before you remove the Threads badge as it will not be possible to get it back.
Why The Threads Badge Keeps Coming Back?
If you removed the Threads badge from your Instagram profile but you still see it then it happens because of the technical glitch in the app.
Another reason can be your device which needs to reboot.
How To Fix Threads Badge Keeps Coming Back?
To fix the issue of the Threads badge keeps coming back, you can try the troubleshooting steps mentioned below.
1. Uninstall and Reinstall The Threads App
You can uninstall and then reinstall the Instagram app to fix any technical glitches in the app. Following are steps to uninstall and reinstall the app on iOS and Android Devices.
For iOS
- Tap and hold the Instagram App.
- Select “Delete App” from the menu.
- Confirm by selecting “Delete”.
- Go to the App Store.
- In the search bar type “Instagram”.
- Tap on “Get” to install the latest version of the Instagram app.
- Open the app after the installation is complete.
For Android
- Tap and hold the Instagram app.
- Select “App Info” from the menu.
- Select “Uninstall” and confirm your choice when prompted.
- Go to the Google Play Store.
- In the search bar type “Instagram”.
- Tap on “Install” to get the latest version of the Instagram app.
- Open the app after the installation is complete.
2. Log out and Login To the Instagram Account
You can log out of your Instagram account and then log back in. Sometimes this simple step also solves any issues with your account.
- To log out, go to your Instagram profile.
- Tap on the top right corner to go to “Settings and privacy”.
- Scroll down and tap on “Log out”. A confirmation prompt will appear, tap on “Log Out”.
- On the home screen of the Instagram app, you will see the option of “Log In”. Tap on it to log in.
3. Restart Your Device
Another quick way to fix the issue of the Threads badge keeps coming back is to restart your device.
Switch off your device completely and wait for a few seconds before turning it on again. Sometimes the problem is with the device and not the app.
So switching off the device completely allows it to reboot and then you can access the Threads app after you switch it on.
Things To Remember About The Instagram Threads Badge
The Threads badge is a temporary feature which will probably be removed by the Instagram team after some time.
If you remove the badge from your Instagram profile then you cannot get it back.
The badge may be introduced as a marketing technique by Instagram to direct users to the new Threads app.
It has no technical benefits to your Instagram or Threads profile and is merely a way to direct it to your profile on the Threads app.
