X Limits Free API By Removing Like And Follow Features
X removes likes and follows from its free API tier, pushing developers toward paid plans for engagement features.
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X Limits Free API By Removing Like And Follow Features X Removes Like And Follow Features From Free API Tier Developers relying on the free tier of X’s API are facing new restrictions as the platform has officially removed the ability to like posts and follow accounts through the free plan. This change comes as part of X’s ongoing efforts to curb spam, bots, and manipulative activity on its platform. For users searching about the latest X developer API free tier changes , the biggest shift is the removal of two of the most common engagement features, which will now only be accessible through paid API tiers. Image : Google Why X Is Limiting Free API Features
The decision to restrict likes and follows on the free API tier is aimed at improving platform security and reducing fake engagement. By limiting these features, X hopes to deter automated abuse that artificially inflates content visibility. This approach aligns with its wider strategy of ensuring authentic interactions, while also encouraging developers who require more robust functionali…
