Twitter starts removing blue tick mark from non-paying users

The blue checkmark was seen as an indicator of trustworthiness as it meant a user’s identity had been verified by the platform [File: Gregory Bull/AP]

After months of delays, Twitter has begun removing its signature blue checkmark from verified users who have not signed up for its paid subscription service Twitter Blue.

Elon Musk launched Twitter Blue last year after buying the social media platform for $44bn, introducing an $8 monthly charge for the blue tick as well as a number of other features.