Do you recall Twitter Notes? This feature was meant to enable Twitter users to express themselves without being bound by the conventional Twitter character limit, which was just 280 characters at the time. Now, after several updates throughout the year, Twitter Blue subscribers can compose tweets of up to 25,000 characters. CEO Elon Musk has recently hinted that the team continues to refine the Notes feature, with plans to rebrand it as Twitter Articles.
In response to a tweet about the name transformation, Musk revealed that Articles would serve as a platform for users to publish “lengthy, intricate articles with mixed media content.” He added, “You could even publish a book if you like.”
Twitter Notes, which was formally introduced the previous year, was marketed as “a method to write more extensively on Twitter.” It was initially made available to a select group of users in Canada, Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Interestingly, this was announced before Elon Musk took control later that year but following his announcement of his intention to purchase the company. This marks the first time Twitter has acknowledged the feature since then.
In terms of its layout, Twitter Articles will resemble blog posts but will be hosted on Twitter. Articles, distinct from the main timeline, will provide a space for users to post in-depth content without the typical restrictions of a tweet. This includes the ability to incorporate photos, videos, and even other tweets within an Article. Users can distribute Articles via tweets, and any published Articles will appear on your Twitter profile.
The exact timeline for the release of Articles to the general public remains uncertain. The feature continues to be in a developmental phase since its inception last year and is only accessible to a chosen group of users.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Twitter Articles
What is the Twitter Articles feature?
Twitter Articles is an updated feature that allows users to publish long-form content on Twitter, similar to blogging. This is a rebranding and enhancement of the previous feature called Twitter Notes.
Who can currently use Twitter Articles?
As of now, Twitter Articles is in its experimental stage and only available to a select group of users.
What was Twitter Notes?
Twitter Notes was a feature that allowed users to write more extensively on Twitter, bypassing the conventional character limit. It has since been updated and rebranded to Twitter Articles.
Can Twitter Articles contain mixed media?
Yes, Twitter Articles allows users to embed photos, videos, and other tweets within an article, providing more complex and engaging content options.
How can Twitter Articles be shared?
Users can distribute their published Articles via tweets, and these Articles will also appear on their Twitter profiles.
When will Twitter Articles be available to the general public?
The timeline for the public release of Twitter Articles is currently unclear as the feature is still in its experimental phase.
5 comments
Man, this could be game changer for bloggers! imagine writing whole posts right on twitter! who needs a blog now, lol.
Not convinced about this ‘Articles’ thingy… I mean isn’t twitter supposed to be about quick thoughts and hot takes, not novels.
as a twitter blue user, I’ve been enjoying the longer character limit. Can’t wait to test out this new feature. Kudos to musk and his team!
the feature’s still in experimental stage, i wonder how long we’ll have to wait to see it. guess only time will tell.
The idea sounds cool and all, but how about twitter focuses on handling their moderation issues first, huh? Just sayin…