X (Twitter) starts charging for basic features like posting tweets

X (formerly known as Twitter) launched charge new users so they can use basic features and until now it has been free for everyone. The Elon Musk-owned social network will ask for $1 a year to unlock actions like creating new posts, replying to posts, quoting and more.

This is the solution confirmed from X (Twitter), we repeat, will only affect new Twitter users. Pay a dollar a yearthey will be able to use the following features: create new messages, reply to other users, quote, retweet, like, mark items as saved and create lists. This way, if they choose not to pay, they will only be able to view other users’ content and follow or unfollow accounts.

Yes, the $1 annual fee for basic X features is currently being tested in New Zealand and the Philippines. Formerly known as Twitter also emphasized that this is not a profit making strategy, but rather to combat bots and spam on the platform.

This new test was designed to bolster our already successful efforts to reduce spam, manipulation of our platform, and bot activity, while balancing platform affordability with small fees.

Confirmed by X (Twitter).

X (Twitter) already has a payment plan to access additional features.

As a reminder, X (Twitter) already has a benefits-based payment option that the company claims also serves to combat spam on the platform. It’s about Premium plan (formerly known as Twitter Blue). However, users can pay around 9 euros per month to use features such as editing tweets or creating messages longer than 280 characters. By paying for a subscription, users can also receive the famous verification badge.

A few months ago, Elon Musk also confirmed his intention to launch another Premium subscription plan, more powerful than the current one. The difference, however, is that this the user will not see any advertising while browsing the platform.

A few months ago, rumors also surfaced that the executive was planning to make Twitter pay-for-everyone in order to generate revenue through advertiser flight when he decided to acquire the platform. So, the fact that you have to pay $1 a year could be a small step for Elon Musk’s plans.