Twitter blue tick: Pricing, eligibility, how to get it you need to know

Twitter, under the ownership of Elon Musk, has initiated the process of removing blue verification checkmarks from users who do not possess a subscription to Twitter Blue. Notable figures such as Shah Rukh Khan, MS Dhoni, Roger Federer, and former US President Donald Trump have had their blue checkmarks revoked.

The blue checkmarks on Twitter served the purpose of confirming the authenticity of an account and distinguishing it from fake or impersonated ones. Originally, this feature was primarily available to professionals like journalists, organizations, and government officials. Users could apply for verification to obtain the blue checkmark for their accounts.

However, changes began when Elon Musk assumed control of Twitter. In February 2023, he announced the company's intention to remove the 'legacy checkmarks' from Twitter accounts. Subsequently, in March, Twitter declared that from April 1 onwards, only paid subscribers would retain verified status for their accounts, meaning one must subscribe to Twitter Blue to obtain a blue checkmark.

Below are the details regarding pricing, eligibility, and steps to acquire a blue checkmark on Twitter:

Eligibility for Twitter Blue Tick: According to Twitter, any account actively subscribed to Twitter Blue is eligible for the blue checkmark. Additionally, the account must meet certain criteria:

1. Completion: The account must have a display name and profile photo.
2. Activity: The account must have been active in the past 30 days prior to subscribing to Twitter Blue.
3. Security: The account must be older than 30 days upon subscription and have a confirmed phone number.
4. Non-Deceptive: The account should not have undergone recent changes to its profile photo, display name, or username (@handle), nor should it display any signs of deception or misleading behavior. Moreover, it should not be engaged in platform manipulation or spam.

Pricing for Twitter Blue: In India, the subscription fee for Twitter Blue is ?900 per month for both Android and iOS devices, while on the web, it is priced at ?650 per month. An annual subscription option is also available at ?6,800 for web users and ?9,400 for iOS and Android users.

How to Subscribe to Twitter Blue: To subscribe via the web, visit twitter.com , select More > Twitter Blue > Subscribe. You will be prompted to verify your mobile number if you haven't already done so and then proceed with the subscription payment.

For iOS or Android users, navigate to the profile menu > Twitter Blue > Subscribe. If not already verified, you will be asked to verify your phone number. Follow the in-app instructions to complete the subscription process.