Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, now allows verified users to opt for concealing their verification checkmarks.
According to the Twitter support page, subscribers can choose to hide the checkmark on their profiles and posts, although it might still be visible in certain areas due to active subscription status.
While the checkmark is hidden, some features may be restricted, and the platform promises ongoing improvements for this feature.
Last year, the Elon Musk-owned platform introduced paid verification alongside the Twitter Blue redesign, incorporating XBlue into its rebranding process.
The ‘About Twitter Blue’ support page for premium subscribers has been updated to clarify that even if the checkmark is hidden, it may still be visible in specific contexts, with no further details provided by the company.
The introduction of paid verification sparked controversy, as distinguishing between users who paid for the checkmark and those with legacy verified accounts became challenging.
Although Twitter initially removed legacy checkmarks in April, they later reinstated them for select accounts, regardless of payment.
To incentivize user engagement, the platform has introduced features such as a 10,000 character limit for posts, a 3-hour video upload limit, reduced timeline advertisements, and most recently, ad revenue sharing for subscription users.
