Extensions Of The "Eight Dollars" Browser Reveal The Difference Between The Original Verification Account And Blue Twitter Users

The "Eight Dollars" extension shows how each account gets its verification badge. (photo: screenshot)

JAKARTA - Under Elon Musk's direction, Twitter launched a "Twitter Blue" subscription to reduce spam bots and fake accounts on the platform. However, when the service was first launched in November 2022, trolls around the world used it as an opportunity to verify parody accounts and spread false information.

While the requirements for Know Your Customer then curb account verification from suspicious accounts, the number of verified accounts on Twitter has soared, restoring user doubts.

Now a browser extension called "Eight Dollars" allows users to see the difference between a really verified account and Twitter Blue user. The extension shows how each account gets its verification badge.

For users paying to subscribe to Twitter Blue, the extension will display "paid" text right next to the blue tick. For others, it will only be displayed "verified."

A screenshot shows an example of how Elon Musk's parody account pays for verification. Therefore, the extension helps identify fraudulent accounts.

In addition, Twitter users support the software extension because it effectively restores transparency across social media platforms, as can be seen from the screenshot of the review above.