Elon Musk's social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, has begun reinstating the iconic blue verification badge to select users without charging them, sparking widespread discussion among the platform's community. This move comes after Musk previously removed free blue checks in favor of a paid subscription model. The reinstatement targets users with significant followings, specifically those with over 2,500 and 5,000 verified followers, offering them not only the verification badge but also free premium and premium+ features. The decision has led to mixed reactions, with some users expressing confusion and dissatisfaction at receiving the blue check without their consent, while others speculate on the timing of this rollout coinciding with Meta's announcement on testing monetization on Threads.
Elon Muskβs X restores free blue checks, a year after asking users to pay $8 per month apiece for the status. https://t.co/DcrrvDL2II
X has begun restoring complimentary blue checks for some of its users https://t.co/maWLoYG9PE
Apparently I have a blue check again.
Should I hide my blue check? (yes) https://t.co/3hWrXFhCdg
The market was fine until I got a blue check.
Muskβs X pivots again, restoring blue checks to popular accounts https://t.co/KjDTKkkIBt
Welp, looks like I lost my blue checkmark. Will I get it back at some point, @elonmusk? π€£ https://t.co/Jk6GwvcRvD
X restores blue checks to popular users https://t.co/LC1QACE3YH
https://t.co/V83elAsExB Gives Free Blue Checks To Some Users, But Not Everyone Is Happy https://t.co/6OxE9MTu7g
Musk just happened to restore blue check marks to large X accounts on the same day that Meta said it was starting to test monetization on Threads... interesting https://t.co/k8R802VohL
Free blue checks are back for some accounts on Elon Muskβs X. Not everyone is happy about it. https://t.co/MtVIdsCYrC
X handing out free blue checks to accounts with 2,500 or more paying followers https://t.co/lcmBZF4m3s https://t.co/w9nhGKciTw
Blue checks strangely appearing on X accounts: βI would NEVER pay for thisβ https://t.co/iNnGwtpHhB https://t.co/8eMgWvCaN1
Elon Musk returns blue badges to the accounts of many influential users, many of whom are annoyed and don't want people think they're paying for X Premium. https://t.co/KuWbAGJGII
Hmm, why do I suddenly have a blue check again?π€I'm *still* not giving you money for this, Elon.
Free blue checks are back for some accounts on Elon Musk's X. Not everyone is happy about it https://t.co/HaHuAxbqLO
If youβre worried about a Blue Check seek helpβ¦
FYI, I have no idea where this Blue checkmark came from. I certainly didnβt pay for it.
Free blue checkβs are back for some accounts on Elon Muskβs X. Not everyone is happy about it https://t.co/5IcRfXayGL https://t.co/NXuSxiBwYP
Somehow I got a blue check and I donβt want it. Rugged by Elon again!
X gave prominent accounts free premium subscriptions and blue checks β but many don't want them. https://t.co/6cPQRJYdY7
Next Level Trolling: Giving out free Blue Check marks to people who signaled their virtue by not having the Blue Checkβ¦ ππ€£ Epic @elonmuskβ¦ https://t.co/FZYw6wJ62A https://t.co/2SzMUPIC4n
Elon Musk Punishing Popular X Users With Blue Checkmarks https://t.co/ieXyCOwvYB https://t.co/TThLkzGDZ8
Elon Musk muddies the water once again with a fresh take on blue checks for 'influential' users, and I've got total whiplash https://t.co/ijUAmt0k7X
Free blue checks appear to be back on X just months after billionaire Elon Musk axed them in favor of a paid subscription model. https://t.co/3s0Cs2xqDn
Elon Musk's X begins rewarding 'influential' users with blue checks, free subscriptions to platform https://t.co/bNJfwmO53m
Didnβt pay for the blue check
Popular accounts on Elon Muskβs X, formerly Twitter, were surprised Wednesday evening to find they had been gifted premium subscriptions to the service, along with the siteβs iconic blue verification badge. https://t.co/tlIovIQ3Hy
hahahahahaha, I suddenly have a blue check I did not ask for so all of you people who paid for one can suck it. xo p
Wait, how can I get a blue checkmark so I can complain about it?
It appears that Elon Musk's X has restored blue check marks to popular users overnight β and some of them are taking to the platform to clarify that they didnβt pay for the perk. https://t.co/llHlgllrwn
Blue checks are back on X. Not everybody wants theirs. https://t.co/f49EmvY87d
Elon Musk Restores Blue Checks on X for 'Influential' Users, Some of Whom Clarify They 'Would Never Pay for This' https://t.co/UUiIMaxje2
Is X Bringing Back Free Blue Checkmarks? Here's What We Know https://t.co/XKjtTPnypO https://t.co/116L1gpP1U
The free blue checks are back for some X users, but not everyone is happy about it. https://t.co/4Qagq9zj6A
X is giving blue checks to people with more than 2,500 Premium followers https://t.co/hoIeiUReHK
Hmm. So I was given a blue check without asking for it and without paying for it. Interesting.
wtf I have a blue check again?
Anybody else magically get a blue check mark today without asking or paying for it? Wonder why that is happening. And I wonder why that is happening now.
Donβt pay for the blue check
'X' Restores Free Blue Checks For Those With Large Followings https://t.co/KJtB2jCk2n
I mysteriously got a blue check today β without paying for it.
The blue check meltdowns are back π€£ https://t.co/Ld0vgHb9vD
X is giving blue checks to influential users (which is what blue checks were supposed to be all along): https://t.co/mHVCwa225w by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
X adds blue checks to some large accounts as part of its plan to give free Premium memberships to those with at least 2,500 "verified subscriber followers" (@askhalid / The Verge) https://t.co/KAtyhEGmOs π« Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/d4s5IIBf5a
X is giving blue checks to influential users (which is what blue checks were supposed to be all along) https://t.co/0ZX5DD8hK3
I did not pay for, or ask for, the blue check π https://t.co/kdBIT7lDDG
I got a blue check too without asking or paying. https://t.co/SsD2TwUet9
Oh interesting, you pay for your blue check? I didn't know people had to do that, Elon gives them to all the cool people on here for free.
Whatβs with the random blue check I didnβt ask for or pay for?
I guess I have a blue check again? Wut https://t.co/icKDgoF8cN
My blue check is back; Iβm a real person again.
Wait. Is X just handing out blue checks now?
And just like that, a blue checkmark has mysteriously reappeared! π€·ββοΈ
I'm a blue check again. π€·ββοΈ https://t.co/wFF7kq0LrR
My blue check also seems to have reappeared. π§ https://t.co/arWraGBiDt
NEWS: X is rolling out free X premium to users with over 2500 verified premium followers. https://t.co/fFuHrTIzFB
anyway ... I have a blue check again. Yay? https://t.co/rAh1MQtYS1
So do the paid blue checkmarks go away again?
NEW: π has started rolling out free premium and premium+ features to more users having 2,500+ and 5,000+ verified followers.
BREAKING: π has started rolling out free premium and premium+ features to more users having 2,500+ and 5,000+ verified followers. https://t.co/amiWGdieBS
Wait so are all the people who pay for blue checks gonna be so mad because it seems like it might make these people mad
JUST IN - Elon Musk's X rolling out free premium and premium+ features to users who have over 2,500 and 5,000 verified followers https://t.co/ipeN6g39bp
Uhhβ¦.i didnβt sign up for a blue check but randomly got one today? https://t.co/BvJ1AFqxN3
Why are so many people getting blue check marks?
Thank you @elonmusk. My blue check is pretty. Now... come chop it up on #SonniesCorner. I mean... why not shoot my shot, right?πππππππππ
Hello blue checkmark my old friend.....
Excuse me, why do I have a blue check mark?
Anyone else suddenly get back their blue check they had before Musk, but definitely aren't paying for?
lmao am I being punished with a blue check now?? https://t.co/LNjNj3Fr6h
(My blue checkmark is mysteriously back.) https://t.co/y2zddMehiE
β¨ Blue checkmark is back β¨ https://t.co/kI41HHQDTE