X pulls the ability to like and follow from its developer API’s free tier

Elon mask is the X of the attempt to reduce abuse and fake busyness Removal Access to the two main features of the API who developed them in the free plan. Now, free users will not be able to use API to prefer posts for any other user and follow other users.

The agency says these changes will help to protect X’s platform from “spam, bots and manipulative activities” that reduces user experience.

Paid Plan Will not be affected as basic, pro, or enterprise layers. These plans include more power, higher rate limit and support access for broad features.

Limiting access to X -‘s most common activities can help reduce programmatic abuse, but it can also pressure developers with legitimate businesses or projects who want to move towards the salary plan.

X has initially made several significant changes to its API platform under the musk End Free access with little developer alert, then change his mind later Support Some free use. When its new API price came to spring 2023, it was clear that the company was clear Was to produce revenue Remember, as its most empty bone, the basic plan will work a little more than supporters of “good bots”-that is, automatic accounts that provide useful information like weather warnings.

Last October, X Increase Prices for its basic level have added to $ 100 to $ 200 per month and upper limit.