Twitter to Limit DMs for Unverified Accounts

Twitter has announced that it will soon be limiting the number of direct messages (DMs) that unverified accounts can send. The move is designed to reduce spam on the platform.

Under the new policy, unverified accounts will be able to send a maximum of 500 DMs per day. This limit will apply to all DMs, including those sent to users who follow the unverified account.

Verified accounts will not be subject to the DM limit. However, they will still be subject to Twitter’s spam policy.

The DM limit will go into effect on July 25, 2023.

Why is Twitter limiting DMs for unverified accounts?

Twitter says that the DM limit is necessary to reduce spam on the platform. Spammers often use unverified accounts to send unsolicited messages to other users. By limiting the number of DMs that unverified accounts can send, Twitter hopes to make it more difficult for spammers to operate.

How will the DM limit affect users?

The DM limit will affect users who have unverified accounts and who want to send a large number of DMs. These users will need to either verify their accounts or subscribe to Twitter Blue, Twitter’s premium subscription service.

Twitter Blue subscribers will not be subject to the DM limit. This means that they will be able to send as many DMs as they want.

What are the benefits of Twitter Blue?

In addition to not being subject to the DM limit, Twitter Blue subscribers also get a few other benefits, including:

The ability to undo tweets
The ability to customize the look of their Twitter app
Access to exclusive features and content

Is the DM limit a good idea?

Some people have criticized the DM limit, arguing that it is too restrictive. They say that it will make it more difficult for users to connect with each other and that it will give an advantage to verified accounts.

Others have defended the DM limit, arguing that it is necessary to reduce spam on the platform. They say that the benefits of the DM limit outweigh the drawbacks.

Ultimately, whether or not the DM limit is a good idea is a matter of opinion. However, it is clear that the DM limit is a significant change to Twitter’s policies. It will be interesting to see how the DM limit affects the platform in the long run.