If the TweetDeck is not working for you, then you are not alone
TweetDeck is no longer a free ride. With the transition to X Pro, access to TweetDeck now requires an X Premium subscription. Time for a decision: stick with the free flow or dive into the premium pool. Your call. Continue to read below the details.
Change is the only constant, they say, and X (formerly Twitter) is making sure we remember that. The social media giant has taken a bold step by introducing X Pro, a premium service that signals a transformation for the once-beloved TweetDeck.
The move has sparked quite a conversation, with users and experts chiming in on what this could mean for the future.
If you’ve been a part of the Twitterverse for a while, you’re likely familiar with TweetDeck – that trusty tool journalists, marketers, and many others leaned on. Well, it’s getting a makeover under the new name X Pro, and it’s not just a name change. Premium subscribers now have access to a spiffy new version of X Pro right there in the web sidebar.
Decks to Keep Things Tidy: Ever wished you could neatly organize your columns into separate workspaces? Decks, a feature of X Pro, lets you do just that. Workspaces for your Twitter life? Count us in.
Next-Level Post Composer: Think threaded posts, polls, and media embedding – all packed into a full post composer. X Pro is pushing the envelope when it comes to creating engaging content.
Hassle-Free Advanced Search: Digging up tweets just got easier. With X Pro’s revamped advanced search, you can now navigate the vast sea of tweets more effortlessly.
Multitasking with Picture-in-Picture Video: Watching videos while scrolling through other columns or decks? Yes, you read that right. X Pro brings in the picture-in-picture feature to add some spice to your Twitter experience.
attention power users:
premium subscribers can now access the new version of X Pro in the sidebar on web 💻
among other things, this gives you
– decks (organize your columns into separate workspaces)
– a full post composer (threads, polls, media etc)
– easy advanced search
-… pic.twitter.com/1J8lqLmuzo— Pro (@Pro) August 17, 2023
The introduction of X Pro has stirred up quite the buzz – and it’s no wonder. Users and experts alike are sharing their takes on this shift. Some are giving a nod to X’s effort to offer a premium experience, while others are raising eyebrows about the move from free to paid. It’s a conversation about value, and whether the new features justify the cost.
It was already highlighted how users, including social media consultant Matt Navarra, were met with an X Premium (previously Twitter Blue) sales page when trying to access TweetDeck, now known as X Pro. The change aligns with X’s announcement in July that X Pro would go fully subscriber-exclusive within 30 days. While X stretched its own deadline a bit, the transition is well on its way.
With Elon Musk at the helm, X has been adding layers to its premium offerings. From longer posts and formatting perks to ad revenue sharing and higher rankings in conversations and search results, X Premium has seen its share of makeovers. Now, the stage is set for X Pro, a reimagined TweetDeck experience that aims to exceed the usual limits.
X’s pivot from TweetDeck to X Pro marks a significant chapter in its story. The diverse reactions hint at the complexities of catering to a diverse user base accustomed to a free Twitter experience. As users dive into X Pro’s offerings and weigh the cost against the benefits, X’s trajectory will be closely observed. Is this move a step towards innovation or a stumble? Time will paint the picture.
Ultimately, X Pro’s success will be defined by its reception – a litmus test for whether the promise of premium perks outweighs the fondness for free access. For now, all eyes are on X, watching how it navigates the balancing act between catering to users’ needs and steering the ship toward a sustainable future.
