Twitter is set to reintroduce its ‘Notes’ feature, now rebranded as ‘Articles’. This move will allow users to post longer content on the platform, including full articles and potentially even books. The announcement was confirmed by Elon Musk, the current owner of Twitter.
The ‘Notes’ feature was initially introduced in June 2022 as an experimental feature, prior to Musk’s acquisition of the platform. It was initially available only to a select group of writers from the United States, Canada, Ghana, and the United Kingdom. These writers were given access to a specialized ‘Write’ tab on Twitter, allowing them to compose and access their Notes. Their profiles also featured a dedicated ‘Notes’ tab, making it easier for followers and other users to access all their long-form content in one place.
However, after Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the future of the ‘Notes’ feature became uncertain. Reports emerged in November 2022 that the project had been put on indefinite hold, with no further information about its future.
The recent confirmation of the return of the ‘Notes’ feature, now called ‘Articles’, has sparked renewed interest in the platform’s development. A user’s tweet hinted at the rebranding of ‘Notes’ to ‘Articles’, suggesting that Twitter is reviving its efforts to support long-form content. Musk personally responded to this tweet, confirming Twitter’s intention to bring back the feature.
Despite this exciting news, details about the timeline for user access or the public release of the ‘Articles’ feature remain undisclosed. As such, users and potential writers are eagerly awaiting further announcements from Twitter regarding this development.