Since Elon Musk assumed control of X (formerly Twitter), numerous modifications have been implemented. Among the significant alterations was the rollout of a subscription tier, initially named Twitter Blue and now referred to as X Premium, presenting exclusive features like the coveted blue verification checkmark. However, not all users were enthusiastic about paying for it. Now, it appears that the X Premium subscription can be acquired at no cost.
Elon Musk declared in an X announcement on Thursday, “Moving forward, all đť•Ź accounts with more than 2500 verified subscriber followers will receive Premium features at no charge, while accounts with over 5000 will be granted Premium+ for free.”
If you haven’t upgraded to the paid plan yet, you can enjoy all the benefits of these plans at no cost. However, there’s a condition: you must have a substantial following of verified X users subscribed to either X Premium or Premium+.
The Premium tier offers features such as the blue checkmark, fewer ads, post-editing capabilities, longer post/video lengths, prioritized replies, ID verification, and more. Additionally, it provides access to Grok, X’s in-app AI assistant, which was previously exclusive to the higher-priced Premium+ tier.
All these features would have cost you $8 per month or $84 annually for the Premium tier. Meanwhile, the Premium+ tier is priced at $16 per month or $168 per year.
This approach could potentially serve as a novel method for promoting authentic users, akin to the previous function of the blue tick. With the Premium membership verifying accounts and adding a blue checkmark, it could also assist users in accessing X Premium features without additional charges.
While many of Mr. Musk’s declarations tend to spark controversy, I believe this particular announcement represents a positive stride forward. It has the potential to aid numerous accounts in gaining essential visibility on the platform. Share your thoughts on this latest announcement in the comments below.
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