1. Independent estimates in 2024 place X Premium subscribers around 1.2–1.5 million, enough to produce meaningful recurring revenue but still a small share of…

1. Prices vary widely: web offers have been seen as low as ~$3/month in some regions while top-tier U.S. pricing hit $22/month in late 2024. 2. Paying alone wo…

1. Over 70% of common denials are due to simple issues like name mismatches or unreadable ID photos — problems fixed in one reapply. 2. Quick changes — matchin…

1. Meta Verified combines identity proof, priority support, and proactive protections—three elements that differ from legacy verification. 2. A common rejectio…

1. Instagram’s organic verification prioritises independent editorial coverage over follower count. 2. A concise press page with 3–6 strong third-party links o…

1. Instagram evaluates four public pillars — Authenticity, Uniqueness, Completeness, Notability — and notability is the most common reason for denials. 2. A pr…

1. Verified profiles reduce impersonation incidents and speed takedowns — a practical time-saver for busy teams. 2. A three-month test with clear conversion me…

1. Completing a profile (photo, bio, website) increases verification success rates by a measurable margin — it’s often the simplest fix. 2. Press mentions and…

1. Meta Verified commonly costs around $11.99/month on the web and $14.99/month in-app (iOS) due to app-store fees. 2. The subscription requires a government-i…

1. Instagram requires accounts to be 'authentic, unique, complete, and notable' — not just popular. 2. Meta Verified is a paid, ID-based shortcut, but the free…

1. Anyone can contribute: anonymous and registered users can edit most Wikipedia pages, but some pages are protected. 2. Autoconfirmed vs extended-confirmed: a…

1. Verified accounts are common between 10k and 100k followers, but verification is not tied to a fixed follower threshold. 2. Third-party proof — press mentio…

1. At 388M MAU, a 0.5 percentage point change in penetration equals roughly 1.94M subscribers — worth hundreds of millions in annual revenue. 2. Under the mode…

1. Some platforms now include verification in paid subscriptions — a legitimate route, but different from legacy notability checks. 2. Nearly all third‑party o…

1. Subscribing to X Premium often makes you eligible to get the blue tick, but payment alone is not a guarantee. 2. Web subscriptions in 2025 commonly started…

1. Meta Verified requires a government-issued photo ID for individual accounts and business documentation for professional accounts. 2. In-app subscriptions of…

1. The typical Instagram blue tick cost in the U.S. is $11.99/month on the web and $14.99/month on iOS. 2. Meta Verified confirms identity via government ID an…

1. Most verified decisions reported by creators occur between 3 and 14 days after submitting their request. 2. Instagram’s official guidance allows up to 30 da…

1. The blue tick is available via Instagram’s free verification or via Meta Verified — both require identity proof, not just money. 2. Meta Verified typically…

1. Instagram’s verification hinges on four criteria: authenticity, uniqueness, notability, and completeness. 2. Buying Meta Verified gets a paid blue check but…