In the world of Twitter, the term “unroll” can be a useful ally for those who want to read or share a series of linked tweets known as Twitter threads. A Twitter thread is a series of tweets posted by a user, where each new tweet responds to the previous one, thus creating a chain of messages. These threads are useful for telling long stories, explaining complex topics, or simply grouping related ideas together.
What does the word “pick” have to do with Twitter threads? Well, more than you think. If you’ve come this far, it’s probably because you’ve seen the word “unroll” repeated several times by various users in response to the Twitter follow sign. Here’s why people make those comments.
What does it mean to unfollow on Twitter (X)?
The term “unroll” literally translates to “unroll” and in the Twitter context refers to the process of converting a thread of tweets into a more readable format. By “unrolling,” users are asking a bot, application, or external service to collect and display all tweets on one page, making it easier to read each individual tweet without having to click on it.
Currently, the most popular bots for unrolling Twitter threads are @threaderapp and @UnrollHelper.
What is the purpose of putting “undo” in Twitter replies?
Entering “unroll” in the responses is used to activate services such as the Thread Reader app, which automatically detects this keyword and proceeds to create an unrolled version of the thread. This is especially useful for those who want to share the thread outside of Twitter or prefer to read it as a full article.
In short, Unroll is a practical tool to improve the reading experience and share Twitter threads in an efficient and accessible way.
How to register on Twitter (X).
The easiest and most effective way to subscribe to Twitter is to use The Reader App bot by following these steps:
Go to the Twitter thread you want to “unfollow” or read more conveniently. Comment the following in the thread: @threaderapp unroll You will get a response from the app bot with that comment. Click the link the bot shared with you and that’s it.
You go to The Reader App website, which shows you a single article that you can read the entire thread continuously. The most interesting thing about this application is that it has the function “thread to PDF”, that is, converting thread to PDF. To do this, you just need to click “Save as PDF”.
