New version of Twitter Blue Has Launched, Users Only Need Phone Number to Register

Twitter Blue is now officially relaunched. (photo: Twitter @twitter)

JAKARTA - The $8 per month Twitter Blue subscription with verification is now officially available, and users only need a verified phone number to register.

In a thread on Twitter, the platform notes that Blue will cost you $11 per month if you sign up on iOS and will give you access to the ability to edit tweets, upload 1080p videos, reader mode, and, of course, blue ticks. which is coveted by many Twitter users.

If you paid for the old $4.99 / $2.99 ​​Blue plan, then you'll have to subscribe again to keep the benefits, while anyone who signed up with Apple at the old $7.99 per month will automatically renew with 11. US dollars per month, unless they cancel it.

we’re baaaack! Twitter Blue is now available for $8/month on web or $11/month on iOS – we’ve made some upgrades and improvements 🧵 pic.twitter.com/uRMuwCSElb

— Twitter Blue (@TwitterBlue) December 12, 2022

The revamped Blue, originally launched on November 9 but was delayed about a day later after waves of people used it to impersonate high-profile brands and accounts, despite the platform's rules against doing so.

This time, Twitter relied on a lightly described review process, as well as phone number verification requirements, to limit "verified" hoaxes:

“We are committed to maintaining the integrity of accounts on Twitter and making this a platform where people can safely join and engage. Only Twitter accounts created more than 90 days ago can sign up for Twitter Blue,” said Twitter, in its post.

All Twitter Blue subscribers will be asked to confirm their phone number as part of signup.

After subscribing to Twitter Blue, changes to your profile photo, display name, or username (@handle) will result in the loss of the blue tick until the account is validated as continuing to meet our requirements, and no further changes will be permitted during this review period.

Twitter Inc., says its current price point is a "limited time offer" on its signup page and lists some of the features coming soon. That includes the ability to "skyrocket to the top of replies", post "longer videos", and view about half the number of ads.

Twitter says anyone with a blue tick won't miss it "right now", though this is something Elon Musk says will happen in "a few months". Note however that users who change their display name or profile photo will lose the tick until their account is reviewed.