Twitter Blue Check Gone, What Does the Blue Check Mean on Twitter? How Much is the Blue Check on Twitter? How Do You Get a Blue Check on Twitter?
by Kowsalya
Updated Apr 21, 2023
Twitter Blue Check Gone
On Thursday, Twitter initiated the removal of legacy blue checkmarks from accounts that did not pay the monthly $8 fee, which resulted in confusion among users about the authenticity of accounts. Under the previous system, Twitter had verified accounts of journalists, celebrities, and politicians who had confirmed their identity to the platform. However, almost all users who were verified under the previous system had their blue checkmarks removed.
It was reported that Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, paid the subscription fees for some high-profile celebrities to maintain their blue checkmarks. While notable figures such as the Pope, Bill Gates, the Rock, and former US President Donald Trump had their blue checkmarks removed, celebrities like Beyoncé, Tom Brady, Taylor Swift, LeBron James, Stephen King, and Ice-T retained their blue ticks.
After James and King claimed they were not paying for the subscription, Musk revealed that he was personally paying for a few celebrities, including James, King, and William Shatner. Shatner had previously complained about the change to Musk on Twitter.
What Does the Blue Check Mean on Twitter?
On Twitter, a blue checkmark badge indicates that an account has been verified. This means that Twitter has confirmed the authenticity of the account. Verified accounts are typically used by public figures, politicians, and brands to prove their legitimacy.
Other social media platforms have also implemented similar verification badges to indicate the authenticity of notable individuals and brands.
How Much is the Blue Check on Twitter?
Twitter Blue's pricing varies by region and sign-up method. In the United States, the verified blue badge costs $11 per month or $114.99 per year for iOS or Android users, and $8 per month or $84 per year for web users.
In India, the monthly cost for the blue badge is Rs 900 for iOS users and Rs 9,400 for the entire year. Android users can avail of monthly pricing at Rs 900, while yearly pricing is at Rs 9,400. For web users, the monthly price is Rs 650, and the yearly price is Rs 6,800.
How Do You Get a Blue Check on Twitter?
To get the blue tick verified tag users need to sign up and pay on the official link.
- Sign up and pay for Twitter Blue on the official link to be eligible for the blue tick verified tag.
- Only actively subscribed Twitter Blue accounts are eligible for the blue checkmark.
- The Twitter team has eligibility criteria to ensure the platform's integrity. To receive or maintain the blue checkmark, your account must:
- The Twitter team will review the subscribed account, and the blue checkmark will appear if the account meets the requirements.
- Twitter will no longer be accepting applications for blue Verification checkmarks under the previous criteria (active, notable, and authentic) due to this change.
Twitter Blue Check Gone - FAQs
The Twitter blue checkmark is a symbol next to a user's name that indicates the account has been verified by Twitter as authentic.
To get a blue checkmark on your Twitter account, you must meet certain eligibility criteria and apply for verification through Twitter's verification request form. Additionally, you must be subscribed to Twitter Blue and pay the monthly or annual fee.
The cost of Twitter Blue varies depending on the region and how you sign up. In the US, the fee is $11 per month or $114.99 per year for iOS or Android users and $8 per month or $84 per year for web users. In India, the monthly fee for iOS and Android users is Rs 900 and the yearly fee is Rs 9,400. The monthly web fee is Rs 650 and the yearly web fee is Rs 6,800.
Twitter Blue offers several benefits to subscribers, including the ability to undo tweets, bookmark tweets to read later, and access to a dedicated customer support team.