Twitter isn’t letting users view the site without logging in

NEW YORK –

Twitter seems to be proscribing entry to its platform for anybody not logged into an account.

People with out a Twitter account or who weren’t logged in used to have the ability to scroll the platform’s homepage and consider public accounts and tweets. But as of this week, when such a person opens the platform they’re met with a display prompting them to enroll or check in to Twitter.

Internet customers started noticing the change late this week, and on Friday, a number of CNN reporters have been unable to entry Twitter with out logging in.

It was not instantly clear whether or not the change was an intentional coverage replace or a glitch, each of which have been widespread at Twitter since Musk took over the platform. Twitter didn’t reply to a request for remark.

The change comes as billionaire proprietor Elon Musk makes an attempt to revamp Twitter’s business following months of challenges since his takeover late final 12 months — now with the assistance of recent CEO Linda Yaccarino.

Twitter’s management is urging advertisers to return to the platform after many fled over issues about elevated hate speech, layoffs and basic questions concerning the firm’s path. Musk has additionally sought to develop subscription income by providing a blue verification checkmark for customers who join its Twitter Blue service.

The restriction on public entry to Twitter may very well be an effort to develop the platform’s person base, which has at all times been considerably smaller than social media rivals like Facebook and Instagram.