X social media to test US$1 annual subscription for basic features

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday (Oct 17) it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge US$1 annual fee for basic features.

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday (Oct 17) it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge US$1 annual fee for basic features.

The new subscription termed as "Not A Bot" will charge users for likes, reposts or quoting other accounts' posts, and bookmarking posts on the web version of the platform.

The purpose of introducing the new subscription model is to combat bots and spammers, X said, adding that the fee will vary from country to country based on the exchange rate.

X said the new method will be first available for users in New Zealand and the Philippines.

Within this test, existing users are not affected. But new users who would not wish to subscribe will only be able to view and read posts, watch videos and follow accounts.