Twitter backtracks: Elon Musk's platform will delay its paid blue check verification plan until after midterms: NYT

According to the New York Times, the paid blue mark verification plan will be delayed until after the elections.

The new verification model was added to the description of the platform in the Apple App Store. The subscription will be delayed until after the election, according to an internal post.

Concerns about the paid plan's potential to spread misinformation and encourage impersonators who pose as politicians, celebrities, or notable figures led to the reversal.

The New York Times reported that an employee asked in an internal Slack channel on Saturday why the company was making such a risky change before the elections.

The verification plan was moved to November 9, after the election, according to the Times.

Insider asked if they would respond to his request.

In an update to its app description on Saturday, the company stated that it was available in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

"Starting today, we're adding great new features toTwitter Blue, and have more on the way soon," the description said. If you sign up now, you'll be able to get the service for free. The blue checkmark is for power to the people, just like the celebrities, companies, and politicians you already follow.

As of Sunday afternoon, the description remained the same.

Musk responded to critics of the paid plan and said his intention was to lower the number of verified accounts.