Observed Signal · Oct 30, 2024 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Everything App or Dropped? X Plans Video Monetization
X is pursuing video monetization as part of its bid to become an 'Everything App' and compete with YouTube. Elon Musk confirmed in a reply that monetizing video content is a step under consideration. The platform has also rolled out a LinkedIn-like Jobs tab to surface open positions. In parallel, X Developers announced pricing changes for its Self-Serve API: the Basic tier will rise from $100 to $200 per month with higher limits and new endpoints, and annual subscriptions will be offered at discounted rates. An experimental free-tier reading API was introduced, though TechCrunch notes the free posting limit dropped from 1,500 to 500 and the reading API is limited to 100 requests per user. Other platforms are advancing as well: Threads has begun offering direct Performance Insights to creators, and Bluesky has launched a subscription model.
Major platform monetization plans and API pricing changes affecting developers and the adtech ecosystem
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Elon Musk confirmed X is developing video monetization to compete with YouTube.
- X launched a LinkedIn-like Jobs tab to surface open positions.
- X Developers announced Basic API pricing rising from $100 to $200 per month with higher limits and new endpoints.
- Annual API subscriptions will be offered at discounted rates.
- An experimental free-tier reading API was introduced; free posting limits reduced from 1,500 to 500 and reading API limited to 100 requests per user.
- Threads Creator gained direct Performance Insights in-app; Bluesky launched a subscription model.
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