After several complaints about the need for an “Edit tweet feature”, Twitter finally announced that it will be introducing the most requested feature later this month.
The edit tweet feature, which is the most requested feature by tweeps is currently undergoing an internal testing phase but will first be accessible to Twitter Blue subscribers later this month.
Twitter Blue is an opt-in paid monthly subscription that offers exclusive access to premium features that let you customize your Twitter experience.
This means to have access to the Edit tweet feature, you’ll need to be a Twitter Blue subscriber which currently costs $4.99/per month.
The Edit tweet feature allows tweeps to fix text and add tags to a tweet within thirty minutes after tweeting. An edited tweet will have an icon and time stamp indicating the changes done to the tweet, and tweeps can click on the label to view the pre-edited and original version of the tweet.
According to the report, Twitter said, “It’s true, Edit Tweet is being tested by our team internally. The test will then be initially expanded to Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming weeks.
“Given that this is our most requested feature to date, we wanted to both update you on our progress and give you a heads up that, even if you’re not in a test group, everyone will still be able to see if a Tweet has been edited.
“Edit Tweet is a feature that lets people make changes to their Tweet after it’s been published. Think of it as a short period to do things like fix typos, add missed tags, and more.
“For this test, Tweets will be edited a few times in the 30 minutes following their publication. Edited Tweets will appear with an icon, timestamp, and label so it’s clear to readers that the original Tweet has been modified.
“Tapping the label will take viewers to the Tweet’s Edit History, which includes past versions of the Tweet.
For context, the time limit and version history play an important role here. They help protect the integrity of the conversation and create a publicly accessible record of what was said.
“Like any new feature, we’re intentionally testing Edit Tweet with a smaller group to help us incorporate feedback while identifying and resolving potential issues. This includes how people might misuse the feature. You can never be too careful.
“Later this month, we’ll be expanding Edit Tweet access to Twitter Blue Subscribers. As part of their subscription, they receive early access to features and help us test them before they come to Twitter.
“The test will be localized to a single country at first and expand as we learn and observe how people use Edit Tweet. We’ll also be paying close attention to how the feature impacts the way people read, write, and engage with Tweets.
“We’re hoping that, with the availability of Edit Tweet, Tweeting will feel more approachable and less stressful. You should be able to participate in the conversation in a way that makes sense to you, and we’ll keep working on ways that make it feel effortless to do just that.”
