Can you only post 50 times a day on X? A complete guide to the new limits for free accounts and what to do about them
X has changed its specifications, and some accounts, including free accounts, are now limited to 50 posts per day.
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X lowers the daily post limit from 2,400 to 50
Previously, X limited posting frequency to 2,400 posts per day and 50 posts per 30 minutes. The help page described the limit as follows:
posts: 2,400 per day. The daily update limit is further broken down into smaller limits for semi-hourly intervals. Reposts are counted as posts.
However, based on the update time that can be confirmed from the source code, the English help page was updated at 3:28 a.m. on May 15, revealing that the posting frequency for some accounts had been limited to 50 posts per day.
After the update, it now says the following:
Posts: 50 original posts and 200 replies per day for unverified accounts. The daily update limit is further broken down into smaller limits for semi-hourly intervals.
According to the updated help page, unverified accounts are now limited to 50 original posts per day and 200 replies per day.
According to a test by Fukubun, who shares the latest information about X, a free account was no longer able to post after reaching 50 posts, with the error message “Something went wrong, but don't fret — let's give it another shot.” being displayed.
In addition to Fukubun’s test, many users on X have reported that they can now post only around 50 times per day.
Incidentally, the Japanese help page still shows the previous limit of 2,400 posts per day.
On X, it is common for only the English help page to be updated first, with Japanese and other localized pages updated later.
For that reason, this does not mean the limit is 50 posts per day in English-speaking regions but 2,400 posts per day in Japan. It is likely that the Japanese page simply has not been updated yet.
What does “verified account” mean? Basic is not included
The updated X help page says that “unverified accounts” can make up to 50 original posts per day, but what kinds of accounts are considered unverified, and what kinds are considered verified?
X uses the term “verified accounts” in many places, and in most cases it refers to accounts with a blue checkmark, gold checkmark, or similar badge.
In other words, under X’s new rules, accounts without a blue checkmark, gold checkmark, or similar badge can make only 50 original posts per day.
The blue checkmark (verification badge) is available with some plans of X’s paid subscription service, X Premium.
For individuals, X Premium has three plans: Basic, Premium, and Premium+. However, the cheapest Basic plan does not include a blue checkmark.
In other words, the new limit of 50 posts per day applies to free X accounts and Basic plan accounts, while accounts subscribed to the Premium or Premium+ plans, which include a blue checkmark, are not subject to this limit.
Do verified accounts still have a limit of 2,400 posts per day?
The bottom of the English help page still includes the following older explanation:
The post limit of 2,400 updates per day is further broken down into semi-hourly intervals.
This appears to contradict the new explanation that unverified accounts can make up to 50 original posts per day, but there are two possible explanations:
- The page was not fully updated
- Verified accounts can still post up to 2,400 times per day
The first possibility is that X forgot to update the explanation at the bottom of the page. In that case, the upper limit for the number of posts from verified accounts may have been removed or made undisclosed.
The second possibility is that unverified accounts are limited to 50 posts per day, while verified accounts can still post up to 2,400 times per day.
Since it seems unlikely that the existing limit of 2,400 posts per day would be completely abolished, I believe the second possibility is more likely.
What to do if you hit the posting limit
If you hit the limit of 50 posts per day on an unverified account, the following options are available.
Wait for a while
Under the new rules, there is a limit of 50 posts per day, but the limit is lifted after one day, allowing you to post another 50 times.
Subscribe to X Premium
If you subscribe to at least the Premium plan of X Premium, which includes a blue checkmark, your account will be treated as verified, allowing you to post more than 50 times per day.
Note that the Basic plan does not include a blue checkmark and is treated as an unverified account, so you should be careful.
How to deal with rate limits when you have fewer than 50 posts
Some users are experiencing cases where they cannot post even though they have not posted 50 times yet.
There are various reasons and solutions for this, which are explained in the following articles.
Conclusion
X’s English help page has been updated, revealing that the posting frequency limit for some accounts has been lowered from 2,400 posts per day to 50 posts per day.
Under the new limit, unverified accounts can make only 50 original posts per day and 200 replies per day.
If you subscribe to the Premium plan or higher on X Premium, your account is considered verified and the new limit does not apply.
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I build web apps and browser extensions in TypeScript as a web frontend programmer. I released Shadowban Scanner, a tool that detects shadowbans on X, and Restore Link Card, a tool that brings back link cards. Media outlets in Japan and abroad covered both tools. For iGEM 2023, I built the Wiki for Team Japan-United and helped the team win the Grand Prize. On my blog, I cover news about X and social media, test and troubleshoot bugs, and share frontend development insights.
