Twitter To Charge Developers $100 For Monthly Access To Basic API Tier
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter To Charge Developers $100 For Monthly Access To Basic API Tier

ABP News  

A week after Twitter announced shutting down free access to the API, the microblogging platform on Thursday said that it will charge $100 per month for the basic tier of API. The company shared the information on Twitter via its Twitter Dev account, saying: "We're excited to announce an extension of the current free Twitter API access through February 13." "Paid basic access that offers low level of API usage, and access to Ads API for a $100 monthly fee." "A new form of free access will be introduced as this is extremely important to our ecosystem -- limited to Tweet creation of up to 1,500 tweets per month for a single authenticated user token, including login with Twitter," the company tweeted.

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X No More Free, To Charge $1 Subscription Fee For Basic Features
1 year, 2 months ago

X No More Free, To Charge $1 Subscription Fee For Basic Features

Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 2 months ago

X's three-tiered subscription system set to launch soon: Check new plans here

India TV News  

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Elon Musk says X, formerly Twitter, could charge a monthly fee for access
1 year, 3 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Twitter now requires users to sign in to view tweets
1 year, 5 months ago

Twitter now requires users to sign in to view tweets

The Hindu  

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Twitter monetisation: Elon Musk to charge 10% for content subscription
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter monetisation: Elon Musk to charge 10% for content subscription

Live Mint  

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Twitter to allow publishers to charge users on a per article basis starting May
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter to allow publishers to charge users on a per article basis starting May

The Hindu  

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Twitter announces ‘Subscriptions’: All you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter announces ‘Subscriptions’: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

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Fan of Elon Musk? Now you may get a reply from him with new Twitter feature. Details here
1 year, 8 months ago

Fan of Elon Musk? Now you may get a reply from him with new Twitter feature. Details here

Live Mint  

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Twitter API paid may cost developers over ₹34 lakh per month: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter API paid may cost developers over ₹34 lakh per month: Report

Live Mint  

Twitter's once free Application Programming Interface is now set to cost a staggering $42,000 per month, as reported by a tech outlet earlier this month. Wired, a well-known tech publication, has shared documents indicating that the developer community, researchers, and academia who have been utilizing Twitter's API without any charges for years may now be required to pay to retain …

Twitter API access could cost $42,000 per month at minimum, says report
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter API access could cost $42,000 per month at minimum, says report

The Hindu  

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54 years, 11 months ago

Twitter’s $42,000-per-Month API Prices Out Nearly Everyone

Wired  

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Twitter was down last night because there's only 1 engineer left to handle Twitter API
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter was down last night because there's only 1 engineer left to handle Twitter API

India Today  

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1 year, 9 months ago

Laid off by Elon Musk, Twitter engineer struggling to find a new job

India Today  

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Twitter hit by biggest malfunction since Musk deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter hit by biggest malfunction since Musk deal

The Telegraph  

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Twitter's plan to charge for crucial API tool prompts outcry
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter's plan to charge for crucial API tool prompts outcry

The Hindu  

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1 year, 10 months ago

Amid Turkey-Syria quake, Twitter’s API crackdown prompts outcry. Read here

Live Mint  

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Twitter’s plan to charge for crucial tool prompts outcry
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter’s plan to charge for crucial tool prompts outcry

Associated Press  

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk Announces Updates To The Platform, Including Improved Retweet Reach
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter CEO Elon Musk Announces Updates To The Platform, Including Improved Retweet Reach

ABP News  

Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that the Twitter team "completed" several works "over night", including improving the reach of retweets and "removed filter causing false negatives". "Removed height penalty affecting tweets with pics/video, increased # of recommended tweets, better tracking of dropped tweets, removed filter causing false negatives, removed penalty if user follows author, improved reach of retweet," …

Indians to pay monthly ₹900 for Twitter’s blue tick on mobile, ₹6,800 per year for web
1 year, 10 months ago

Indians to pay monthly ₹900 for Twitter’s blue tick on mobile, ₹6,800 per year for web

The Hindu  

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Twitter service stumbles as paying users get more room
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter service stumbles as paying users get more room

The Hindu  

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Twitter to continue provide free API access to good bot accounts- claims Elon Musk
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter to continue provide free API access to good bot accounts- claims Elon Musk

India TV News  

Twitter CEO- Elon Musk has announced that Twitter would enable a " free, write-only Application Programming Interface for bots providing good content." Previously, Elon Musk revealed that the company planned to charge approximately $100 per month for bots to operate on the social media giant Twitter. Free API access for bots on Twitter allows approved bot accounts to use Twitter's …

Twitter To Start Charging Companies $1,000 Per Month To Retain Gold Badges: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter To Start Charging Companies $1,000 Per Month To Retain Gold Badges: Report

ABP News  

Twitter has reportedly started charging business organisations $1,000 per month in order to retain their Gold verified badges. While individuals have to pay $8 per month on Android and $11 per month on iOS to retain their Blue check marks, organisations may soon have to pay $1,000 per month to retain their Gold checks. Twitter is reportedly emailing businesses offering …

Twitter may charge $1000 per month for companies’ verified gold check marks
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter may charge $1000 per month for companies’ verified gold check marks

The Hindu  

Twitter may charge around $1000 per month for companies and organisations on the platform that want their verified gold check mark, according to alleged emails shared online. One email shared by a social media consultant on Twitter showed messages offering the ‘Verified for Organizations’ plan at $1000 per month, with an additional $50 monthly fee for additional affiliated handles. This …

Twitter to provide free write-only API for providing 'good' content: Know-how?
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter to provide free write-only API for providing 'good' content: Know-how?

India TV News  

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Twitter API will no longer be free
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter API will no longer be free

The Hindu  

Access to Twitter’s Application Programming Interface will no longer be free, according to an update by Twitter’s CEO Elon Musk. The verified Twitter Dev account tweeted that access to the free API would stop from February 9, to be replaced by “a paid basic tier.” Mr. Musk also said on February 3 that free access to the API was being …

Twitter Blue for Android costs at $11 per month, annual plan revealed
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter Blue for Android costs at $11 per month, annual plan revealed

Live Mint  

Elon Musk-owned Twitter has announced the price of Twitter Blue subscription for Android. Google's Android users will be able to purchase Twitter Blue's monthly subscription for $11, the same price as for Apple's iOS users, Twitter said on its website. The annual plan for Twitter Blue subscription is priced at $84, giving a discount of $8 to the users. Earlier …

Twitter offers its annual blue subscription service at $84
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter offers its annual blue subscription service at $84

Live Mint  

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Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle
2 years ago

Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle

Associated Press  

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Twitter to relaunch Twitter Blue at higher price for Apple users
2 years ago

Twitter to relaunch Twitter Blue at higher price for Apple users

The Hindu  

Twitter Inc. will relaunch a revamped version of its subscription service Twitter Blue on Monday at a higher price for Apple users, the company said in a tweet on Saturday. The company said users could subscribe to the revamped service that will allow subscribers to edit tweets, upload 1080p videos and get a blue checkmark post account verification, for $8 …

Twitter to relaunch Blue subscriber service on Dec 12; iPhone users to be charged extra
2 years ago

Twitter to relaunch Blue subscriber service on Dec 12; iPhone users to be charged extra

India TV News  

Twitter verification: A month after a previous attempt failed, Twitter is once again attempting to launch its premium service. Earlier on Saturday, the social media company stated that it would let users buy subscriptions to 'Twitter Blue' to get a blue checkmark and access special features starting Monday, December 12. However, after Elon Musk bought Twitter, he launched a service …

Twitter to charge $11 for Twitter Blue and Twitter Verified Badges, to offset Apple’s commission
2 years ago

Twitter to charge $11 for Twitter Blue and Twitter Verified Badges, to offset Apple’s commission

Firstpost  

To bypass Apple’s and potentially Google’s commissions that they charge from app developers, Musk has decided to simply pass the cost off to customers who pay for Twitter Blue, and charge users $11 a month. Second, Musk wanted to come up with a system that would allow Twitter to bypass Apple’s commission that they charge app developers if their annual …

Twitter to lower Blue pricing for web users to $7
2 years ago

Twitter to lower Blue pricing for web users to $7

Live Mint  

Twitter Inc plans to change the pricing of its Twitter Blue subscription product to $7 from $7.99 if users pay for it through the website, and $11 if they do so through its iPhone app, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person briefed on the plans. The move was likely a pushback against the 30% cut that Apple Inc …

Twitter blocks its premium services for new users
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter blocks its premium services for new users

The Hindu  

Twitter blocked new accounts from subscribing to its premium subscription service, Twitter Blue, that provides users with a verified blue tick. Twitter Blue is an opt-in, paid monthly subscription that adds a blue checkmark to users’ account and offers early access to new features, like Edit Tweet. Existing Twitter Blue subscribers on iOS will need to upgrade to the new …

Is Elon Musk planning to charge all Twitter users?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Elon Musk planning to charge all Twitter users?

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk is preparing to give another blow to Twitter users. The new owner is reportedly considering imposing a fixed monthly charge on all Twitter users to access the social media platform, according to Platformer, a newsletter tracking Big Tech. Elon Musk bought Twitter a few days ago. After this, users will have to pay a fixed subscription charge for …

Twitter begins advertising a paid verification plan for $8 per month
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter begins advertising a paid verification plan for $8 per month

NPR  

Twitter begins advertising a paid verification plan for $8 per month Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Jeff Chiu/AP Twitter began advertising the launch of its paid subscription service in Apple's app store on Saturday, following new owner Elon Musk's promised overhaul of the social media platform's verification system. The once-free blue check mark given to verified accounts on …

Elon Musk's pay to get blue tick on Twitter 'scheme' is making netizens feel poor; see funny memes
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk's pay to get blue tick on Twitter 'scheme' is making netizens feel poor; see funny memes

India TV News  

Elon Musk has been making people of Twitter ever since he took over the social media platform. After the surprise takeover, Twitter boss Elon Musk announced that users can get their accounts verified with the new Blue plan at a price of USD 8. Musk further mentioned the additional benefits that the users will get with the new Twitter Blue …

Twitter plans to charge users $20 per month for Blue Ticks for verified users, starting November 7
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter plans to charge users $20 per month for Blue Ticks for verified users, starting November 7

Firstpost  

Elon Musk wants half of Twitter’s revenues to come from subscriptions. That is why, he is willing to let people buy Twitter’s verification badge, the famous Twitter blue Tick With Elon Musk now in charge of Twitter, we are bound to see some major changes to the platform. Musk wants the subscription charges to be increased to $20 per month …

Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users

The Hindu  

Twitter will revise its user verification process, Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday, just days after he took over one of the world's most influential social media platforms. The whole verification process is being revamped right now — Elon Musk October 30, 2022 Twitter is considering charging for the coveted blue check mark verifying the identity of its …

Elon Musk Wants Changes In Twitter Blue Subscription, Suggests Slashing Price For Users
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk Wants Changes In Twitter Blue Subscription, Suggests Slashing Price For Users

News 18  

– Elon Musk, Twitter Inc's biggest shareholder, on Saturday suggested a raft of changes to the social media giant's Twitter Blue premium subscription service, including slashing its price, banning advertising and giving an option to pay in the cryptocurrency dogecoin. Twitter Blue, launched in June 2021, is Twitter's first subscription service and offers "exclusive access to premium features" on a …

Twitter expands free data access for app developers
3 years, 1 month ago

Twitter expands free data access for app developers

Live Mint  

Twitter Inc said on Monday it will expand free access to the social networking site's data to help software developers create tools and products that could promote safer online conversations or curate content. The move is part of Twitter's growing effort over the past year to decentralize the company, a vision that aims to give users more control over what …

Twitter’s new subscription service will let you undo your tweet
3 years, 6 months ago

Twitter’s new subscription service will let you undo your tweet

The Hindu  

Twitter Inc on Thursday unveiled its new subscription-based service that will grant users access to exclusive features, including one to undo a published tweet within 30 seconds of posting. Twitter Blue will include other features like bookmarks folder, which will enable users to save tweets in separate folders, and ‘reader mode’ which will turn long threads into easy-to-read texts, the …

Twitter to launch new paid subscription service ‘Twitter Blue’
3 years, 6 months ago

Twitter to launch new paid subscription service ‘Twitter Blue’

Op India  

Twitter Inc has listed its new subscription service “Twitter Blue” as an in-app purchase on the app store. Twitter Blue has been listed as an in-app purchase priced at Rs.269 in India on Apple’s App Store. Twitter to launch ‘tiered-subscription” model Twitter has been working on this paid subscription service – Twitter Blue for a long time. Last year, the …

Twitter Blue likely to be Twitter subscription service, may cost around Rs 200 per month
3 years, 7 months ago

Twitter Blue likely to be Twitter subscription service, may cost around Rs 200 per month

India Today  

Twitter is set to launch its new subscription plan called Twitter Blue. The undo tweet function is something many users of the social media network Twitter have long asked for, and according to reports getting access to it will cost them. That function and more may come to the micro blogging platform by way of a premium subscription service Twitter …

Twitter holds off launching new developer API after high-profile hack
4 years, 5 months ago

Twitter holds off launching new developer API after high-profile hack

The Hindu  

Twitter is delaying the launch of its new developer API as the micro-blogging platform continues to figure out the cause behind the recent high-profile accounts hack. Twitter expects the new API to enhance academic research on important topics including the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and floods, prevalence of hateful speech and ways to address it. The new API will also …

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