Twitter, the world’s most popular microblogging platform, had come to the fore a while ago regarding the use of API keys. In the statements made at that time, it was stated that the Twitter API program would be made paid. Now it has been expected and Twitter has officially announced its new API program. So what awaits developers?
When we look at the explanations made from Twitter’s official account created for developers, we see that there will be different API layers with different features from now on. These layers are; It will come up with the names “Free”, “Basic” and “Corporate” and will offer different features. It should be noted that there are some restrictions on these layers.
What will Twitter’s API layers offer?
The Free one of Twitter’s new API layers will provide basic support. Developers who subscribe to this package will have the ability to log in with Twitter, along with 1,500 posts per month. Twitter says the Basic package is for students and hobbyists who do software business. The Basic API package, which will be owned by developers who agree to pay $ 100 per month, will be able to send 50 thousand posts. In the past, 500,000 to 2 million posts could be created in subscriptions with features similar to the Core API package.
No price announcement was made regarding the Enterprise API package. In Twitter’s statements, it is stated that developers who need more access should apply to Twitter. However, there is some confusion at this point. In the posts made on some social media platforms, it is claimed that consumers who want to buy the Enterprise package will pay 42 thousand dollars per month. If this claim is true, it will be inevitable that popular third-party services using the Twitter API will become paid.
Old packages will be removed within 30 days!
In the posts made from the Twitter Dev account, it was stated that the API layers called Standard (v1.1), Essential (v2), Elevated (v2) and Premium, which are currently available, will be removed within 30 days. Twitter’s advice to developers is to switch to updated packages without waiting until the last day.
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