Elon Musk announced a major price cut for Twitter’s developer API. The change takes effect immediately. This move significantly lowers the cost for businesses and individuals accessing Twitter data.
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Twitter’s API lets developers build tools using Twitter information. These tools range from analytics dashboards to automated posting services. The previous pricing structure faced strong criticism. Many developers called the old costs too high and restrictive.
The new pricing tiers offer substantial savings. Basic access levels now cost a fraction of the old price. Higher tiers for more data access also see big reductions. Exact pricing details are available on Twitter’s developer website.
Musk stated the price cut aims to boost developer activity on the platform. He believes lower costs will attract more innovation. More developers building tools should improve the overall Twitter ecosystem, he argued. The company hopes this fosters a larger developer community.
This decision follows other recent changes to Twitter’s platform rules. Musk has prioritized making the platform more open to developers since acquiring the company. Reducing financial barriers is a key part of that strategy. Developers expressed cautious optimism about the news.
(Musk announces reduction for Twitter developer API)
Analysts suggest the cheaper API could lead to a surge in new Twitter applications. Businesses relying on Twitter data for research or marketing welcome the lower expenses. The impact on Twitter’s revenue remains unclear. The company likely expects increased usage volume to offset the lower per-user fees. Developers must review the new terms associated with the API access.