The most important X (Twitter) updates from 2024: Platform changes and news for social media managers [updated monthly]
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Wondering what’s happening with X (Twitter) in 2024? So many social media managers are in the same boat.
That’s why we gather the latest X (Twitter) social media news and updates for you. Use this resource to stay up to date on all the need-to-know headlines about X (Twitter) in 2024. We update this blog post every month – so you’ll always know what’s going on.
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Everything happening with X (Twitter) in 2024
Here’s what every social media manager needs to know about X (Twitter), sorted by month.
October 2024's X (Twitter) news
More users now have access to X (Twitter) analytic tool, "Radar"
This new tool will let you set up keyword analytics so that you can measure trends and track conversation volume over time. Are you going to give it a try?
Want to get paid to engage with other premium users on X (Twitter)?
You may get a chance to do just that. X (Twitter) is updating its monetization opportunities for premium users. Premium users will now be paid based on the engagement on their content from other Premium users.
September 2024's X (Twitter) news
X (Twitter) is removing account blocking options
If your X account is public, yours posts will still be visible to blocked users. What do you think of this update?
X (Twitter) is looking to decouple its DM feature
This update would mean you can still use X (Twitter)'s DM feature . . . even if you don't use the social media network.
You can now edit your DMs on X (Twitter)
iOS users can now edit DMs after you send them. This update isn't available for our friends with Androids.
August 2024's X (Twitter) news
Nothing to see here! August 2024 didn't bring many significant updates for X (Twitter).
July 2024's X (Twitter) news
X (Twitter) develops community note requests
See a post making questionable claims? You can now submit a request for a community note.
Hot tip: don't post links in X (Twitter) replies
X (Twitter) is currently testing a new tool that would prevent users from posting links in post replies.
X (Twitter) continues to update its reply sorting feature
Want to sort post replies in-stream? This tool is currently being tested and would help highlight the most relevant replies.
X (Twitter) is testing a new move for viewing videos
It's called Auto Advanced Mode. It will stop auto-playing the next video when you're watching video content on X (Twitter).
You may be able to snag a free trial of X (Twitter) Premium
Are you interested in trying Premium for free?
Downvotes may be coming to X (Twitter)
X is currently experimenting with a downvote button on post replies to provide users with another way of giving feedback.
June 2024's X (Twitter) news
X (Twitter) introduces Ads Academy
This training might be for you if you want to run effective ad campaigns on X (Twitter).
X (Twitter) likes are officially private
Bye-bye, likes! They're officially gone for all users.
X (Twitter) reports 600 million monthly active users
Half of the 600 million users use the platform every day, according to Elon Musk.
May 2024's X (Twitter) news
X now has 600 million monthly active users
Elon Musk posted that there are 600 million monthly active users on X with half of them using the platform every day.
X is now hiding all liked posts
X will now be hiding the posts that you've liked on the platform. This should give users more privacy around their interests.
April 2024’s X (Twitter) news
X (Twitter) is updating its Explore page
The new Explore page design will feature topic summaries, generated by its AI chatbot.
X (Twitter) increases its group chat limit
If you've ever wanted to create a group chat with over 200 people in it, you're in luck! X has increased its group chat limit to 256.
March 2024’s X (Twitter) news
Like counts are going away
According to Elon Musk, the app will soon be hiding like and retweet counts. What do you think about this update?
Premium X (Twitter) users are getting new article feature
Want to create articles directly from your profile? If you’re a premium X (Twitter) user, you may now be able to do that.
February 2024’s X (Twitter) news
You’ll soon see higher quality videos on X (Twitter)
X (Twitter) will now let you choose the playback quality of the video you’re watching.
In-feed bookmark alerts are now being tested on X (Twitter)
Feel like you need a reminder to revisit the bookmarks you’ve saved? X (Twitter) is currently testing the ability to have in-feed bookmark prompts.
Advertisers, you will soon be able to sponsor creator videos on X (Twitter)
This update is interesting! It would enable you to run ads against a curated list of creator content.
If you want to sort replies on X (Twitter), you’re in luck!
You will soon be able to sort your X (Twitter) replies by trending, recent, and liked.
You may now see topic tags in X (Twitter) groups
Are you a community admin on X (Twitter)? You can now add topic tags to groups. This new feature should improve discoverability.
A new dedicated video tab may be coming to X (Twitter)
X (Twitter) is reportedly moving towards a video-first approach. So the app is testing a new video tab, which would appear at the bottom navigation bar. Do you have this new feature on yours account yet?
January 2024’s X (Twitter) news
Headlines on X (Twitter) link previews are back
Yep, headlines on link previews are back again!
Job postings on personal profiles are here for premium users
Do you have a premium X (Twitter) account? You can now post your own job posting. It seems like X (Twitter) is really coming for the job search market. Something to keep an eye on for sure!
X (Twitter) introduces new audio and video calls
Android users, you may just be in luck! X (Twitter) is rolling out audio and video calls for Android devices. Cool!
Summary
And just like that, you’re all caught up on the latest X (Twitter) updates from 2024. Come back next month to discover even more news (we update this resource every month).
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