Twitter Delays Paid Verification Rollout Until After Midterm Elections
Twitter pauses its paid blue checkmark subscription service until after the midterm elections to prevent potential misinformation issues.
Twitter delays the rollout of its paid account verification feature until after the midterm elections, a source confirms to CNN. The decision comes just one day after the platform launches an updated iOS app that promises a blue checkmark for users who pay a monthly subscription fee.
CEO Elon Musk proposes the $7.99 per month Twitter Blue feature as a way to fight spam on the social media platform. The updated App Store description states that paying users receive the checkmark "just like the celebrities, companies, and politicians you already follow."
The traditional checkmark currently serves as a tool to confirm the authenticity of government officials, journalists, and other prominent figures. CNN testing suggests the rollout remains incomplete ahead of the official delay announcement.