Now behind a paywall, Elon Musk is attempting to make X's "TweetDeck" a profitable app

 Now behind a paywall, Elon Musk is attempting to make X's "TweetDeck" a profitable app

Users trying to use the service—now known as X Pro—had to pay a $84 yearly subscription for X's blue checkmark certification.

United States: On Tuesday, social networking tool TweetDeck started to hide behind a paywall. Users of platform X, formerly known as Twitter, were sent to a website where they could sign up for a premium membership when they attempted to access it.

TweetDeck, a well-liked programme that lets users watch several accounts and lists of individuals at simultaneously, was made available to "verified" account holders only beginning in August, according to a July announcement from X.

Users trying to use the service, which has been renamed as X Pro, were asked to pay the $84 yearly cost for X's blue checkmark verification on Tuesday.

Attempting to discover ways to make a profit, the social network firm that billionaire Elon Musk bought last year has been laying off staff and pushing up premium subscriptions.

The firm was "close" to breaking even, according to CEO Linda Yaccarino, who also promised to increase headcount that had been reduced by Musk.

The majority of I's verified users are those who paid a fee to get the blue checkmark, while Musk has given the verification sign to select people as a gift.

TweetDeck, which debuted more than 10 years ago, has different search and publishing options between the website and the app. Columns of messages are seen in TweetDeck.

In 2011, Twitter acquired TweetDeck, a company located in London; at the time, technology media estimated the cost at $40 million.