Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, experienced fluctuating visibility of article headlines in user feeds due to bugs and user feedback. Initially removed to reduce tweet height and improve aesthetics, headlines were reinstated atop main images in response to user backlash. Musk, known for his direct influence on the platform's design, reversed his decision and has now implemented smaller cards that still feature headlines, marking a rare instance of him heeding user concerns.
Twitter, referred to as Twitter/X in the article, briefly reintroduced headlines to link previews on its web client, displaying them in a small format on the image preview. However, the feature was quickly removed after negative public response, and it's uncertain if it will return. The headlines had been removed previously but were brought back after a context-less post by Elon Musk highlighted the issue with not having them. The change was web-only, with the Android app maintaining the original headline format and plans for iOS expansion unconfirmed.
Social media platform X, presumably Twitter, has reintroduced headlines in link previews on its web version, with plans to expand to other platforms. The change comes after the platform's owner, Elon Musk, initially removed all text from link previews to improve aesthetics, a decision that was met with criticism. The new format features headlines over the article image but omits preview text, which is seen as a compromise that still falls short of the previous, more informative design. The update aims to aid social media managers in post composition, aligning with Musk's preference for native long-form content on the app. The timeline for a complete rollout remains unspecified.
