X launches Public Service Developer Program, emergency alert application APIs remain free

2026-04-07 07:24:00

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CoinJie Network news: X developer platform head Chris Park announced that the X API will continue to be freely available to public-interest applications such as those providing emergency alerts and public service updates, and that it will launch a new API program aimed at public-interest developers, offering clear eligibility guidelines, expanded access permissions, and additional resource support. On February 6 this year, X completely shifted its API pricing to pay-as-you-go, removing the free tier for new developers; posting costs $0.01 per post and reading costs $0.005 per post. Previously, the free eligibility for public-interest applications was handled through a case-by-case approval process, with no publicly available standard procedure. This announcement formally upgrades that exemption into a structured developer program; for nonprofit applications that rely on X data distribution for critical information such as emergency alerts and weather warnings, this is a long-overdue but clearly defined safeguard.

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