Twitter to Bring Back Verification Badges for High-Profile Users

source: The Second Angle Twitter announced on Thursday that it will start verifying high-profile accounts again with its blue checkmark badge. The social media platform will initially roll out the verification program to government officials, brands, and journalists in the US, Canada, and the UK. Twitter aims to expand the program to include other users in the future.

Twitter verification program relaunched

Twitter stopped its verification program in 2017 after criticism that the blue checkmark badge was an endorsement from the company rather than a verification of identity. Since then, Twitter has only given verification badges to select users on a case-by-case basis. The relaunch of the verification program will allow users to apply for a verification badge.

Verification criteria and process

Twitter has published new criteria for account verification, which includes having a complete profile with a profile picture and bio, having a confirmed email address and phone number, and not having any active suspensions on the account. The account must also belong to one of the categories that Twitter deems eligible for verification. The company plans to review all applications for verification.

Benefits of verification

Having a verification badge on a Twitter account can help users establish their credibility and authority. Verified accounts are more likely to be seen as legitimate sources of information and can help users gain more followers. Verified accounts also have access to certain features, such as the ability to filter notifications and control the visibility of replies to their tweets. [caption id="attachment_135248" align="aligncenter" width="768"] source: Prokerala[/caption]

Future plans

Twitter plans to expand its verification program to include more users, such as academics, religious leaders, and activists. The company also plans to introduce new types of badges to indicate specific areas of expertise or identity. Twitter's relaunch of its verification program is a welcome development for high-profile users who can benefit from having a verification badge on their account. With new criteria and a more transparent process for verification, Twitter aims to provide users with a reliable way to establish their identity and credibility on the platform.