X Unveils Marketplace for Inactive Social Media Handles
Users of X, particularly those with Premium Plus and Premium Business subscriptions, will soon gain access to an innovative feature: the X Handle Marketplace. This platform specifically caters to those looking to acquire inactive social media usernames.
X Handle Marketplace Launch
The marketplace will categorize handles into two main types.
Types of Handles
- Priority Handles: These handles will be free and typically include full names, multi-word phrases, or combinations of alphanumeric characters.
- Rare Handles: Available for purchase, these handles will be priced between $2,500 to over a million dollars, depending on their demand and uniqueness.
X aims to establish this marketplace as a continuous service rather than a one-time offer to attract more paid subscribers. Users who manage to secure a new handle will find that their previous username is frozen for the duration.
Future Considerations
In the pipeline is a potential redirect option, which may be available as a paid feature in the future. However, it’s important to note that if users downgrade their subscription, they will revert to their original username. This means they would lose access to any newly acquired usernames through the marketplace.
Through this initiative, X intends to enhance user experience while simultaneously boosting their subscriber base, positioning the platform as a more desirable space for social media enthusiasts.
