Blue Tick Confusion on X
For years, X (formerly Twitter) provided blue tick verification badges to prominent accounts, including celebrities, politicians, journalists, and other influential individuals.
Transition to Paid Service
About a year ago, X transitioned this service into a paid model, requiring users to pay $8-a-month for verification.
Recent Confusion
Recently, some users woke up to find free blue ticks on their accounts, causing confusion among the X community.
Reinstated Verification Badges
Notable figures like David Baddiel, Jonathan Pie, and the @number10cat account had their verification badges reinstated without their request.
Public Reactions
Verified accounts expressed their disapproval of the unexpected blue tick, with some sharing methods to remove it through settings.
Elon Musk’s Announcement
Elon Musk previously announced that accounts with over 2,500 verified subscriber followers would receive premium features, including the blue tick, for free.
Community Response
Some users received notifications stating they were eligible for the free premium service as influential members of the X community.
