Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has rolled out new restrictions for non-premium users, limiting them to just 50 posts per day, down from the previous allowance of 2,400 posts.
In addition, users will be able to reply up to 200 times, send 500 direct messages, and follow 400 accounts per day. The limit for changing an email address has also been set to four times per hour, according to media reports.
These restrictions have been introduced to combat spam and reduce unnecessary content on the platform. The company believes these measures will help control networks of automated bots.
According to statistics, around 80 per cent of users mainly consume content on the platform and do not post frequently, so the impact of these restrictions on ordinary users is expected to be limited.
However, the change could significantly affect journalists, influencers, brand managers, and other “power users,” as they post and reply to a large number of posts throughout the day. For such users, subscribing to a premium plan may now become necessary.
If a non-verified user attempts to exceed the set limits, the system will issue a warning informing them that the daily limit has been reached. After that, the user will have to wait until the limit resets or upgrade to a premium membership.
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