# Chat threads for DMs

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-threads-for-dms/324863
**Category:** Feature
**Tags:** chat, completed
**Created:** [September 4, 2024, 9:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-threads-for-dms/324863 "2024-09-04T09:29:45Z")
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### Author: ![lindsey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/lindsey/32/318210_2.png) [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-threads-for-dms/324863/7 "2024-09-05T15:39:21Z")

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Thanks for reaching out, happy to share where we’re at with this:

> [@appeltaartje](#):
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> Could you provide any details on whether there is a plan or timeline for implementing the UI and settings for DM threading?

While we don’t have a current plan or timeline in place for adding DM threading, it’s definitely something we’re interested in adding in the future — but at the moment the team is busy with other projects.

> [@appeltaartje](#):
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> We’re considering making the switch to Discourse, and having threading in DMs would be a significant factor for us.

Could you share a little more about why this would be a significant factor for you in considering Discourse? Specific stories about how certain features make your community better are super helpful.

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