New Tag Feature Enhances Platform Transparency
Social platform X has introduced a new 'Paid Partnership' tag to improve content transparency and user trust.
According to the official announcement, creators can now mark content directly to indicate if it was funded or incentivized by a third party, without needing to add terms like 'ad' or 'sponsored' in the post itself. This streamlines the disclosure process and makes sponsored content easier to identify.
Building Trust and Strengthening Credibility
The X Creators team emphasized that transparency is key to maintaining user confidence. Undisclosed promotional content can mislead users and erode trust in the platform's timeline.
- The feature is now available on iOS and web versions
- Android support is expected the following day
- The 'Paid Partnership Policy' has also been updated for clearer guidelines
With this update, X aims to reinforce its credibility and uphold its role as a trusted global public space.