Twitter

Communicate and stay connected

4.8•52 reviews•

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Communicate and stay connected

4.8•52 reviews•

641 followers

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Twitter Reviews

The community submitted 52 reviews to tell us what they like about Twitter, what Twitter can do better, and more.

4.8

Based on 52 reviews

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Reviewers mostly see Twitter as the fastest place for breaking news, live discussion, and staying plugged into communities, work, and trends. They like the short format for forcing concise posts and making updates quick to scan, while retweets, hashtags, and threads help ideas spread widely. The tradeoff is a noisy experience: many mention overload, ads, spam, misinformation, moderation debates, and negativity, and some say viral threads are hard to follow. A few founders also describe it as useful for discovery, feedback, and reaching experts early.

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Pros

networking (12)

community engagement (7)

real-time updates (7)

global reach (5)

news source (4)

character limit (2)

retweet feature (2)

Cons

overwhelming pace (4)

content moderation issues (3)

ads and spam (2)

algorithm changes (2)

bot accounts (2)

character limit (2)

misinformation (2)

platform transformation (2)

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•10 reviews

Twitter is a fast-paced social media platform known for real-time updates, trending topics, and public conversations. It’s great for news, networking, and engaging with communities through tweets, hashtags, and threads. Businesses and influencers benefit from its reach, while features like Spaces and polls enhance interaction. However, algorithm changes, content moderation issues, and misinformation can be drawbacks. Despite this, its simplicity and immediacy make it a go-to platform for staying informed and sharing thoughts with the world.

What's great

community engagement (7)real-time updates (7)networking (12)news source (4)public conversations (1)trending topics (1)hashtag functionality (1)spaces feature (1)polls feature (1)

What needs improvement

algorithm changes (2)content moderation issues (3)misinformation (2)

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•10 reviews

Twitter is a dynamic platform for real-time news, discussions, and trends. It excels in delivering instant updates and fostering conversations, making it a go-to for breaking news, entertainment, and networking. The character limit encourages concise and engaging content, but the fast-paced nature can sometimes feel overwhelming. Algorithm changes, ad placements, and moderation policies have sparked debates, yet Twitter remains a powerful tool for those who want to stay informed and connected.

What's great

real-time updates (7)networking (12)character limit (2)

What needs improvement

algorithm changes (2)overwhelming pace (4)content moderation issues (3)

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58 views1yr ago

Lettria

•2 reviews

The transformation they've been going through over the last year has been super exciting, and usually tons of fun to watch. Between new features like audio tweets, newsletters, and Twitter Blue, they're rapidly evolving the platform in ways that make it more engaging, useful and personalized. Twitter has faced challenges over the years, but their recent changes show a company listening to user feedback and working hard to improve the experience. There's a focus on wellbeing, human curation and optionality that allows people to engage with Twitter on their own terms.

What's great

community engagement (7)

What needs improvement

platform transformation (2)

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62 views3yr ago

•12 reviews

Twitter (now X) is the place to be. It has a bit of brain rot nowadays, but you can't see breaking news anywhere quicker than X. There has been additional features added in the last 6-8 months, including improvements on the User/Company Statistics UI UX, Grok updates, among a levy of things Elon Musk has put in the pipeline to make X a true life-all-in-one. Use X or you miss out on news or quick industry updates from who you follow. Don't use it if you like touching grass.

What's great

real-time updates (7)news source (4)user interface (1)

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10 views2yr ago

used Twitter to build 49agents IDE

•2 reviews

Existing dev community that supported the project early on was crucial - they were the biggest motivation for me to take the project open-source, and were the biggest source of feedback and support later on. Being a reply guy is highly efficient at start, and over the course of 2 months it brought us around 200 stars alone. Also, if the product is good and interesting, eventually influencers will notice you and mention, bringing more traffic.

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8d ago

•2 reviews

Twitter is a social media platform that has both pros and cons. It lets users connect with a large audience, stay up to date on current events, and take part in real-time conversations. However, it can also be a source of stress and negativity, leading to information overload, online harassment, and the spread of false information, so users should go into it with a healthy and mindful mindset.

What's great

real-time updates (7)networking (12)

What needs improvement

overwhelming pace (4)misinformation (2)

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14 views3yr ago

•4 reviews

The character limit forces you to be concise, which makes for quick and easy reads. And the retweet feature is pure genius, allowing information to spread like wildfire. However, it can also be a bit overwhelming at times, with the constant stream of tweets. But overall, Twitter remains an essential part of my digital life, keeping me informed and engaged in the ever - changing world.

What's great

character limit (2)retweet feature (2)

What needs improvement

overwhelming pace (4)

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11 views1yr ago

Slashit App

•12 reviews

I’ve been using Twitter (now X) for years, and it’s one of my favorite platforms for sharing thoughts and connecting with creative minds. While it can be chaotic, that chaos brings raw energy. I follow inspiring designers and thinkers, making it a lively feed of global ideas in real-time.

What's great

global reach (5)real-time updates (7)networking (12)

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23 views1yr ago

•1 review

I really appreciate Twitter’s retweet function, but I sometimes feel like conversations get lost in all the retweets. Does anyone else feel like it's hard to keep track of threads after they go viral?

What's great

retweet feature (2)

What needs improvement

overwhelming pace (4)

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9 views1yr ago

•12 reviews

I find it to be an invaluable platform for staying informed and connected. Its real-time nature allows me to follow breaking news, engage in conversations, and share my thoughts with a global audience.

What's great

community engagement (7)global reach (5)real-time updates (7)news source (4)

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8 views2yr ago

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