- Considering this, in a recent announcement by Nikita Bier, head of product at X, the platform has introduced an update that allows users to see the country or region where an account is based.
- In a couple hours, we’ll be rolling out About This Account globally, allowing you to see the country or region where an account is based.
- Despite this, some users are in support of this added feature as it gives users belonging to countries where speech can land them in trouble an opportunity to put forward their thoughts.
Users have always considered Twitter as a platform that allows its users to put forward their voice, their thoughts, and their feelings. While this is important, sometimes bad actors might affect the integrity of a nation or region. Considering this, in a recent announcement by Nikita Bier, head of product at X, the platform has introduced an update that allows users to see the country or region where an account is based.
The Importance of This New Update
The update might seem minor to you, but it can be super useful when you are trying to find someone on ‘X’. Furthermore, X has also mentioned that users will be able to use privacy toggles, which will allow them to show the region of their origin rather than the exact country. This has been done keeping in mind the countries where speech may invite penalties for their users.
In a couple hours, we’ll be rolling out About This Account globally, allowing you to see the country or region where an account is based. This will be accessible by tapping the signup date on profiles.
This is an important first step to securing the integrity of the global town… pic.twitter.com/5d7cX21qGj
— Nikita Bier (@nikitabier) November 22, 2025
How Exactly Can You Access This Information?
The following are the simple steps to find out the country or region of any account on X
1. Open the profile you want to know the origin of.
2. Tap on the joined date of the account
3. You will be able to see the country or region in the ‘Account based in’ section
After this, you will be able to see all the information about the account. This information will include the country or region in which the account is based, along with
The Public Opinion
Since the announcement of this update, many users have been discussing its aspects. Some are saying that it’s a welcome change, while some are thinking about whether it’s a threat to the privacy of the users. The privacy toggle feature has also been a talking point, as it is being considered a loophole that impersonators might misuse to hide their exact country. Despite this, some users are in support of this added feature as it gives users belonging to countries where speech can land them in trouble an opportunity to put forward their thoughts.
FAQs
Q. Can I purchase the Blue tick symbol on ‘X’?
Yes, the blue tick checkmark can be obtained through a paid subscription to ‘X Premium’
Q. I wanted to edit a post after publishing it. Can I do that?
Unfortunately, there isn’t any option to edit a post once you’ve published it, unless you have subscribed to ‘X Premium’. However, keep in mind that the edit window is limited to 1 hour. The edit history will also be visible to the viewers.
Wrapping Up
X’s new update seems useful, but it’s definitely not a flawless implementation yet. We should keep in mind the added privacy toggles as they are both necessary to safeguard people from certain regions and a loophole that can be misused. Let’s hope that the platform manages to polish the rough edges so that this can serve it’s intended purpose without any issues.
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