Twitter is altering its user interface yet again, this time less favorably for those who have opted not to subscribe to the premium Blue service. The social media giant has revealed its intentions to soon enforce a new policy restricting the number of daily Direct Messages (DMs) that non-verified accounts can send. According to a tweet by the company, this is a step towards combating an escalating surge of spam in DMs.
On July 14th, Twitter introduced a fresh message feature that funnels DMs from followed accounts into the primary inbox, while DMs from unverified accounts one does not follow land in the message request inbox. Twitter claims to have witnessed a 70 percent drop in spam messages just a week following the introduction of this feature. Prior to this, the ability to send DMs to non-followers was exclusive to Blue subscribers.
Although Twitter asserts that the impending change is designed to diminish DM spam, it also seems to be a calculated strategy to coax non-verified users into signing up for the Blue subscription. Indeed, the company’s announcement urges users to “subscribe today to send more messages,” even providing a link to the subscription page. Previously, Twitter enforced a rigid restriction on the number of tweets a user could view daily, with non-verified accounts limited to a mere 600 posts.
Elon Musk, earlier this month, declared in a tweet that Twitter is grappling with persistent negative cash flow, as advertising revenue has plummeted by 50 percent. While subscription earnings might not offset this shortfall, it nonetheless contributes to the company’s revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Twitter DM limit for non-verified users
What new change is Twitter implementing for non-verified users?
Twitter has announced that it will soon implement a limit on the number of Direct Messages (DMs) that non-verified accounts can send in a day. This change is part of Twitter’s efforts to combat the increasing incidence of spam in DMs.
When did Twitter introduce a new message setting?
Twitter introduced a new message setting on July 14th. This feature sends DMs from accounts that users follow to their primary inbox and DMs from non-followed, verified accounts to their message request inbox.
What was the impact of the new message setting on spam messages?
Twitter reported a 70 percent reduction in spam messages within a week after the introduction of the new message setting.
How does Twitter encourage users to subscribe to its Blue service?
Twitter appears to encourage non-verified users to subscribe to its Blue service by implementing changes like limiting the number of daily DMs and the number of tweets a user can view daily. The company’s announcement about the new change includes an explicit call to “subscribe today to send more messages” and provides a link to the subscription page.
What did Elon Musk tweet about Twitter’s financial situation?
Elon Musk, in a tweet earlier this month, stated that Twitter is facing continuous negative cash flow as its advertising revenue has dropped by 50 percent.
More about Twitter DM limit for non-verified users
- Twitter’s Official Announcement
- More about Twitter’s Blue subscription
- Elon Musk’s Tweet about Twitter’s finances
- Details on Twitter’s anti-spam efforts
- Further reading on Twitter’s user restrictions
8 comments
this feels kinda unfair. I mean, I get it – spam needs to be tackled. But isn’t there a better way?
another reason to quit twitter… feels like they care more about the bucks than the users. What a shame.
i don’t dm much anyway. not a biggie for me. but folks who use it for work might find it troublesome.
well, they gotta make money somehow right? Ad revenue’s drying up – musk said so himself.
Hmm… wonder how many folks will pay for Blue just to DM more… smells like a smart business move to me.
Blue subscription is worth it, you guys. Way more features and less spam. Worth every penny.
This is just good business, people. They’re a company after all, not a charity. They need to make money, too.
Wow! Twitter’s really upping the ante on non-verified users, huh? I guess its a ‘pay to play’ game now!