How to See Who Shared Your Post on Threads

Wondering who hit the “repost” button on your latest Threads masterpiece? You’re not alone. Figuring out who is amplifying your message is a huge part of understanding what content connects with your audience. While Threads doesn't give you a simple, one-click list of every single person who shared your post, you’re not completely in the dark. This guide will walk you through every available method to track your reposts, monitor quote posts, and get a clear picture of how your content is spreading across the platform.

The Direct Answer: Can You Actually See a List of Who Reposted?

Let's get straight to it: No, Threads does not currently have a feature that allows you to see a comprehensive, clickable list of every user who has reposted your content. When you tap on the repost count, nothing happens. This is a deliberate design choice by Meta, likely to keep the platform focused on conversation rather than just public metrics, similar to how Instagram handles certain engagement features.

But don't let that discourage you. While a simple list doesn't exist, there are several effective ways to see who is engaging with and sharing your work. You just need to know where to look.

Your Guide to Finding Who Shared Your Threads Post

Tracking your shares is about piecing together clues from a few different places within the app. By combining these methods, you can build a solid understanding of your content's reach and identify your most enthusiastic followers.

1. Master Your Notifications Tab

Your notifications tab is the single most direct source for seeing who has recently shared your posts. When someone takes an action on your content, Threads typically lets you know.

How It Works:

• Reposts: When someone clicks the repost icon on your thread, you will often receive a notification that says something like, “[Username] reposted your thread.” This tells you exactly who shared it and when.
• Quote Posts: When a user adds their own commentary to your thread (a quote post), you'll get a notification that looks more like a mention: “[Username] mentioned you in a thread.” This is because a quote post is technically a new thread that embeds your original post.

Actionable Advice:

Pay close attention to your "Activity" feed. On Threads, the heart icon at the bottom of the screen takes you to your Activity tab. This feed aggregates your new followers, replies, mentions, and, most importantly, your reposts. If you’re not managing a huge account with hundreds of notifications per minute, this is a reliable way to spot shares as they happen.

The primary limitation? If a post goes viral, these individual notifications can get buried quickly in a sea of likes and replies. It’s excellent for real-time tracking but less effective for analyzing a post from a few days ago.

2. Actively Hunt for Quote Posts

While a simple repost is a quiet endorsement, a quote post is a public conversation - and it’s much easier to track. A quote post is when someone shares your thread but adds their own text, questions, or comments above it. Since it creates a new post that directly mentions and links back to you, you have a few ways to find it.

How to Find Quote Posts:

• Check Your Mentions: The most straightforward way is to filter your Activity tab. At the top of the Activity screen, you can filter by "Replies," "Mentions," and more. Tap on "Mentions." Since every quote post technically counts as a mention, they will all be collected here. This is a game-changer for cutting through the noise.
• Check the Post's Replies: Sometimes, the Threads algorithm will show prominent quote posts within the reply section of your original thread. As you scroll through the comments, you might see them mixed in. They will look distinct from a regular reply, as they will contain the full text of the user's post above your embedded thread.

Tracking quote posts is powerful because it shows you how people are reframing your content. Are they agreeing, disagreeing, adding a funny comment, or asking their own followers a question? This context is pure gold for any content creator or brand manager because it reveals the sentiment surrounding your message.

3. Analyze the Repost and Quote Count Metrics

You can't see the names, but you can always see the numbers. Every Threads post displays three key metrics directly beneath the content: the reply count, the like count, and the repost/quote count.

What the Numbers Tell You:

Directly below your post, you'll see a number next to the two circling arrows icon (🔄). Tapping this icon gives you two options: "Repost" or "Quote." Hovering or inspecting the post's details shows a total count of these actions.

• Repost Count: This number represents the total number of people who shared your thread directly to their feed without adding any commentary. Think of this as a pure signal boost - your content, as-is, shared with a new audience. A high repost count suggests your message was clear, valuable, or entertaining on its own.
• Quote Count: This number tells you how many people used the "Quote" feature. A high quote count indicates your post was a conversation starter. It prompted people to add their own thoughts, sparking dialogue and debate.

While these counts are anonymous, they are an essential measure of overall engagement. A post with many likes but few reposts was appreciated, but a post with many reposts was amplified. As a marketer or creator, amplification is often the more valuable metric for measuring true reach.

For example, if you post a beautiful photo, you might get a lot of likes. But if you post a thought-provoking question or a powerful statistic, you’re much more likely to earn reposts and quotes, which extends your reach far beyond your own follower base.

4. Manually Search for Your Content

This is a more intensive strategy, but it can uncover conversations you might otherwise miss, especially if someone shares your content without using the official "repost" or "quote" buttons (for instance, by taking a screenshot and crediting you).

How to Do It:

• Search for Keywords: Take a unique phrase or a key term from your popular thread and type it into the Threads search bar. You might find people discussing your idea or even quoting your text directly in their own threads.
• Search for Your Username: Periodically search for your own username (e.g., “@yourusername”) to see if people are talking about you or your content without formally mentioning you.

This method is less about tracking direct shares and more about monitoring the broader conversation around your content. It helps you find discussions that your notifications might have missed and gives you a chance to jump in and engage with a wider audience.

Why Tracking Shares on Threads Matters for Your Growth

Learning how to see who shared your content isn't just about satisfying your curiosity - it's a critical part of a smart social media strategy. Every repost and quote is a piece of data that can help you create better content and build a stronger community.

Identify Your Brand Advocates

When you consistently see the same people sharing your posts, you’ve found your biggest fans. These are the people who resonate deeply with your message. Acknowledge them! Reply to their quote posts, thank them for the share, or even follow them back. Nurturing these relationships can turn followers into an enthusiastic, word-of-mouth marketing team.

Understand What Content Truly Resonates

Are people reposting your tutorials, your humorous takes, your behind-the-scenes content, or your industry insights? Tracking which posts get the most shares - not just likes - tells you exactly what kind of value your audience is looking for. A like means "I enjoyed this." A repost means "My followers need to see this." Lean into what gets shared.

Source User-Generated Content (UGC)

Quote posts are a fantastic source of user-generated content. When someone adds a thoughtful comment or a hilarious take on your post, that's quality content. With their permission, you could screenshot their quote post and share it to your other social channels, like Instagram Stories, to highlight your community's engagement.

Measure Your True Reach

Followers and likes can be misleading metrics. True influence is measured by how far your message travels outside of your immediate circle. Shares are the engine of organic reach. Watching your repost and quote counts allows you to gauge the visibility of your brand and measure the success of your content far more accurately than just looking at your follower count.

Final Thoughts

While Threads doesn't offer a simple way to see a list of everyone who has reposted your content, you still have plenty of tools at your disposal. By diligently checking your notifications, actively searching for quote posts, and analyzing your engagement metrics, you can gain powerful insights into how your audience interacts with and amplifies your message.

Manually tracking mentions and comments across Threads, Instagram, and TikTok can quickly become overwhelming as you grow. That's why we built Postbase with a unified inbox that brings all your conversations into one place. Instead of jumping between apps, you can manage all your comments and DMs from a single dashboard, helping you stay connected with your community without the chaos.