Twitter set to charge businesses $1K a month for verification

Twitter is set to charge businesses $1,000 a month for brand verification — continuing to look to earn revenue on formally free services under new owner Elon Musk.

The steep proposed price for gold verification badges — introduced by Musk late last year — was first reported by social media consultant Matt Navarra, who viewed internal company documents, The Information reported Saturday.

Affiliated business accounts would be charged an additional $50 a month, according to the reports; the pricing structure hasn’t yet been finalized.

Brands that refused to fork over the four-figure monthly fee would reportedly have their gold badges removed, the outlet reported.

Twitter has launched an $8-a-month verification program for non-notable users who want a  blue checkmark on the platform — a status symbol previously only available to celebrities, politicians and journalists.

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Under the new paradigm, government officials are verified by grey checkmarks, which are free of charge.

The cash grabs come as the site’s advertising revenue plunged by 35% in the fourth quarter of 2022 as advertisers fled in the wake of Musk’s $44 billion acquisition.