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Twitter Officially Rolling Out Twitter Blue Subscription Service

But it's only available in Australia and Canada

By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 3, 2021 12:17PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Twitter’s subscription service, known as Twitter Blue, is officially rolling out on Thursday—but only in Australia and Canada. The subscription service is available to download for $3.49 CAD ($2.88 USD) and $4.49 AUD ($3.44 USD). Twitter Blue will offer exclusive features to subscribers like Bookmark Folders; Undo Tweet, which allows you to set a customizable timer of up to 30 seconds to click "Undo"; and Reader Mode, which will make reading long threads easier. Chesnot / Contributor "We’ve heard from the people that use Twitter a lot, and we mean a lot, that we don’t always build power features that meet their needs," Twitter wrote in its blog post announcing the feature’s availability. "We took this feedback to heart, and are developing and iterating upon a solution that will give the people who use Twitter the most what they are looking for: access to exclusive features and perks that will take their experience on Twitter to the next level." Other features available in the initial rollout include customizable icons for your phone’s Twitter app and different color schemes within the app, itself. Subscribers also will have access to dedicated customer support, instead of having to tweet the Twitter Support account with their problems. Twitter added that its core platform always will remain free for users, but the new subscription option is simply meant to enhance the experience for those who want it. The company did not reveal when the subscription service may be available to users in the US and other countries. Twitter Twitter Blue was initially spotted by app researcher Jane Manchun Wong last week, and her information on what would be available in the subscription model was mostly spot on. A subscription-based model has been rumored for years now. Last year, Twitter took the idea to the next level by asking users in a platform-wide survey what kind of features they would consider paying for, like fewer or no ads, more advanced analytics, insights into other accounts, and more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Where Is 5G Available in Canada? (Updated for 2022) How to Use Twitter Night Mode The 6 Best Apps to Use to Fax From a Phone How Do YouTube Channel Memberships Work? How to Make Your Twitter Private Rogers 5G: When & Where You Can Get It How to Set up a Twitter Account What Is Twitter & How Does It Work? The 7 Best Twitter Alternatives in 2022 How to Get Verified on Twitter How to Use Twitter to Search for People Learn How to Use Twitter in 15 Minutes or Less How to Watch the Super Bowl and Stream It Online (2023) How to Live Stream on Twitter Where Is 5G Available in Australia? (Updated for 2022) What Is Spotify and How Does It Work? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies