Overview

• X is discontinuing the ability for premium users to hide their blue check marks, a feature introduced last year.
• Notifications about the removal of this feature have been sent to users, with no specific timeline provided for the change.
• The decision follows a series of changes at X, including the forced addition of blue checks to certain influential accounts.
• Recent updates have also seen a rise in platform-specific issues, such as broken URLs and increased hate speech.
• The move is part of a broader trend where X is returning to its original verification practices, verifying notable individuals.