X rolls out ‘About this account’ function that shows a profile’s nation of origin and extra

You will quickly be capable to see extra details about X accounts, together with the place they’re primarily based and what number of instances they’ve modified their usernames. X is rolling out a brand new function known as “About this account” that shows extra details about person accounts. Not solely will it show the nation a person is positioned in and username adjustments, the function may even make public which nation the account was created in and whether or not it is linked by way of the net or a selected app retailer.

X started testing this feature out final month, however more recently, customers have been posting screenshots of the brand new function being rolled out. X is following within the footsteps of different social media platforms, as already seen with Fb’s Web page transparency and Instagram’s personal About this account. As detailed by Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, the upcoming “About this account” function is supposed to confirm the authenticity of content posted on X.

You’ll be able to presently see your individual data by clicking on the “Joined” button beneath your X bio, however chances are you’ll not be capable to see others’ data but for the reason that function remains to be being rolled out. In your individual profile, you possibly can select to show both your nation or area/continent, with the precise nation being the default choice. Bier beforehand stated that there will probably be “privateness toggles,” which will probably be highlighted in your profile in the event you decide in. On prime of that, customers accessing X by way of a VPN could have a disclaimer on their profile that claims, “Nation or area might not be correct,” as noticed by some internet sleuths.