Musk announces final date for removal of legacy blue checks

Last month, Twitter’s blue badge verification system was rolled out globally

SAN FRANCISCO (Web Desk) – Elon Musk has set a deadline for removing legacy blue check-marks from Twitter accounts verified under the previous rules of the company.

"Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," he announced in a tweet.

This means that if those who want to retain a blue check-mark, they will have to get subscribed to Twitter Blue.

Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 11, 2023

Last month, Twitter’s blue badge verification system was rolled out globally, including in Pakistan.

Twitter Blue, a paid monthly subscription service that adds a blue checkmark to the account of users account, also offers early access to exclusive new features. Blue subscribers with a verified phone number will get a blue checkmark once approved.

The service is available in Pakistan with Rs2,250 per month subscription fee while users can avail 12% discount on subscribing annual plan.