Posted 4/5/2024, 3:27:00 AM
Influential Accounts Suddenly Gifted Blue Checkmarks, Free Premium Subscriptions
- Some users found they suddenly had a blue checkmark, a "complimentary subscription to X Premium"
- These went to influential accounts with over 2,500 verified subscriber followers
- It's unclear if gold or gray checkmarks count toward the 2,500 threshold
- Recipients can have the free Premium subscriptions revoked at any time
- This may be a move to boost the prestige of being verified and counter "blue blocking" browser extensions
