X Boosts Link Posting Fees by 19,000 Percent

The cost of posting a link to X via its API has been significantly increased from $0.01 to $0.20, making it nearly impossible for third-party tools to continue offering this service without incurring substantial losses. This move is expected to further deter publishers from using X as a means of sharing content, already an uphill battle due to concerns over link deboosting and reach loss. The updated fee structure is unlikely to resolve the ongoing debate surrounding the impact of linking on X’s algorithmic performance, leaving users with limited options for sharing content.