TweetDeck's Gatekeeper: Verified Users Only Access After 30 Days

TweetDeck, the popular web app for Twitter, has released a new version to address recent access issues faced by users.

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In 30 days, TweetDeck will only be accessible to verified users, Twitter Blue subscribers, verified organizations, and those gifted verification by Twitter.

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Users migrating to the new TweetDeck version will have the option to import their columns, saved searches, and workflows from the old version.

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The new version of TweetDeck introduces features like full composer functionality, Spaces, video docking, and polls.

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Twitter is offering a 30-day trial for users to test the new TweetDeck before considering Twitter Blue subscription.

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Elon Musk's implementation of rate limits on Twitter affected the accessibility of various functions on TweetDeck.

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Many social media managers and brands rely on TweetDeck, and with its transition to a paid product, they might explore alternatives with better features.

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After years of testing, Twitter is finally rolling out the new version of TweetDeck globally under new management.

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Legacy APIs used by the older version of TweetDeck were removed to prevent scraping, resulting in some disruptions for users.

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