Can I switch back from Twitter Blue to a Regular Account

Twitter Blue has brought a range of premium features to enhance the Twitter experience. However, life is unpredictable, and you might find yourself wondering if you can switch back from Twitter Blue to a regular version.

The good news is, you absolutely can! In this article, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, addressing potential concerns and answering your questions.

Also read: Comparison between Twitter Blue and regular Twitter

Why Switch Back from Twitter Blue?

There are a few common reasons you may want to revert from a paid Twitter Blue account to a standard free account:

No longer find enough value in the premium features
Looking to reduce unnecessary subscription costs
Didn’t use Twitter Blue enough to justify the monthly fee
Prefer Twitter’s original free experience
Disappointed by changes or lack of improvements to Twitter Blue
Don’t want to support Twitter’s paid subscription model
Moving accounts and don’t want to pay for multiple subscriptions

Switching back makes sense if Twitter Blue is no longer worth the cost for you.

How to Cancel Twitter Blue Subscription

Before reverting to a regular account, you first need to cancel your Twitter Blue subscription by:

On iOS:

Go to your Apple ID account page and manage subscriptions
Turn off auto-renew for Twitter Blue or unsubscribe

On Android:

Open the Google Play Store and go to Subscriptions
Disable auto-renew for Twitter Blue or Unsubscribe

On Web:

Go to the Twitter Blue subscription page
Click “Cancel Subscription” to stop payments

This will stop further billing once your current subscription term expires.

When Will Twitter Blue Features Disable?

After canceling, here’s when you’ll lose access to Twitter Blue perks:

Monthly subscriptions – End of the current monthly billing cycle
Annual subscriptions – End of the paid year

So if you cancel mid-cycle on a monthly plan, you’ll still have Twitter Blue until that month’s renewal date when it will disable.

Make note of the exact expiration so there are no surprises.

Also read: How to subscribe to Twitter Blue

Do I Get a Refund for Partial Months?

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Unfortunately, if you cancel your Twitter Blue subscription mid-billing cycle, partial month refunds are not provided. Here are some key details on how it works:

When you cancel Twitter Blue, your access and billing continues until the end of your current billing period (month or year).
There is no prorating done for any unused days remaining in an active billing cycle if you cancel mid-period.
You will continue having access to Twitter Blue and be billed the full amount for that entire billing period.
Once the current billing cycle ends, your subscription will expire and no longer renew.
Only payments for future billing cycles after cancellation are stopped. The current period is still owed in full.
Refund policies can vary slightly by subscription platforms like Apple or Google billing.

So in short, while you can cancel anytime, you won’t receive a partial refund for the remainder of the active billing cycle during which you canceled the subscription. Twitter Blue access continues until the end of that non-refunded period.

What Happens When Twitter Blue Disables?

Here’s what to expect when your Twitter Blue subscription eventually expires after cancellation:

You will lose access to all exclusive Twitter Blue tools, customizations, and settings. They will be disabled.
Any subscriber-only badges like the blue verified checkmark or “Subscriber” badge will be removed from your profile.
Your tweets will no longer get preferential boosting in rankings or searches.
You will revert back to seeing the regular amount of ads compared to Twitter Blue’s reduced ads.
Certain analytics like tweet/engagement data will become unavailable without the paid tools.

-Limits will revert to standard Twitter amounts for things like video lengths, number of bookmarks, etc.

Your profile and tweets will remain visible but without the Twitter Blue subscriber denotations.
You can immediately resubscribe if you change your mind to avoid losing access.

So in essence, your account reverts back to being a free, regular Twitter experience without all the Twitter Blue perks and customizations. The change occurs automatically once the access expires.

Can I Resubmit for Verification?

If you had the blue verification checkmark through your Twitter Blue subscription, here are the details on reapplying for verification after canceling:

The blue checkmark goes away once your Twitter Blue subscription expires after cancellation.
You can submit a new verification request to go through Twitter’s manual verification process.
However, verification is not guaranteed or expedited for prior Twitter Blue subscribers.
Your request will go through the standard verification review criteria looking at account authenticity, notability, and activity.
Make sure your account meets Twitter’s verification guidelines before applying. Inactive accounts likely won’t qualify.
Use the in-app verification request form: Settings and privacy > Account > Verify request
Provide as much context and background explaining how you meet the verification criteria.
If rejected initially, focus on boosting your account authority and reapply later.

So while you can request verification again post-Blue, it essentially resets as if you never had the blue checkmark before. Prepare to go through full manual vetting per Twitter’s standard verification rules.

Does Tweet History Remain Visible?

When you switch from a Twitter Blue subscription back to a normal free Twitter account, your full history of tweets remains visible unless you manually delete them.

Specifically:

All tweets you’ve posted while subscribed to Twitter Blue will still be present on your timeline and profile.
This includes tweets with features only allowed by your Twitter Blue subscription, like threads longer than 280 characters.
Media like photos, videos, and gifs also remain visible and accessible.
Your tweets don’t get automatically deleted or archived when reverting to a free account.
You have the option to manually delete any tweets, but your history is preserved by default after canceling Twitter Blue.
A gap in posting around your cancellation date may be noticeable if you heavily used Twitter Blue features.

So your entire Twitter activity and conversational history remains intact when going back to a regular Twitter account after Twitter Blue deactivation. You retain access to all previous tweets and content.

Any Extra Steps for Brand Accounts?

For brand, business, or creator accounts, be sure to:

Remove any Twitter Blue subscriber badges from your profile and bios
Update profile descriptions that mentioned exclusive subscriber content
Communicate status changes to your audience as desired

Proactively notify followers of changes to avoid confusion.

How Soon Can I Resubscribe?

If you simply want to resubscribe again in the future, you can reactivate another Twitter Blue subscription immediately at any time.

Subscribing again right away is an option if you no longer want to lose access but don’t want continuous payments either.

Other Considerations Before Switching Back

Keep these factors in mind before reverting from Twitter Blue:

You’ll lose access to extra content and conversations from paid newsletters or private groups.
Your tweets may receive less prominence without algorithm boosts.
Brand deals related to your subscriber status may be impacted.
Loyal paying supporters may be disappointed you dropped the subscription.

Evaluate both tangible feature loss and potential intangible effects before exiting Twitter Blue.

How to switch back from Twitter Blue to a Regular Account

Follow this checklist to smoothly transition from a paid Twitter Blue subscription back to a free Twitter account:

Back up any Twitter Blue exclusive tweets or content you want to preserve.
Review all features and capabilities not available on free Twitter that you’ll lose access to after canceling.
Cancel auto-renewal for Twitter Blue via your subscription platform’s account management.
Mark your calendar for the exact subscription expiration date when features will be disabled.
Once expired, check that Twitter Blue settings and badges are removed from your profile.
Consider whether to reapply for manual account verification if you had the blue checkmark.
Notify your audience and update descriptions mentioning exclusive subscriber content.
Review analytics to understand the impacts of algorithm changes after switching back.
Delete outdated tweets referencing Twitter Blue subscriber perks and status.
Resubscribe immediately if you change your mind to avoid any service lapse.

Following this checklist will help ensure a smooth, seamless transition and avoid surprises when going from paid Twitter Blue back to free Twitter.

Conclusion

While simple to cancel, dropping Twitter Blue means forfeiting tools and perks power users may come to rely on. But if the paid experience no longer suits your needs, you can revert back to regular Twitter following some key steps. Just be sure to consider the impacts on content, audience, verification status, and brand partnerships before turning off that monthly subscription.