Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has begun introducing a new profile tool called “About this account,” designed to give users more background information about an account and help curb bot activity on the platform.
The feature, now appearing for some users, shows details such as an account’s location, the number of times its username has been changed, its original join date and how the user first downloaded the X app. The rollout follows long-standing concerns about fake accounts and AI-driven impersonation on the platform.
X first revealed plans for the feature in October, when the company’s head of product, Nikita Bier, said profile information would be made more visible as an experiment starting with staff accounts. The goal, he explained, is to help users more easily identify whether they are engaging with a real person or a possible bot or bad actor.
In recent days, more users have reported seeing the new section on their own profiles. To access it, users can tap their “Joined” date on the web or mobile app, which leads to a page showing the full breakdown of account information.
As at now, any users — including Okaynews — still cannot view this information on other people’s profiles. The staggered rollout may be intentional, giving account owners time to check their details and adjust their privacy settings.
X allows users to choose whether their profile displays their exact country or only a broader region or continent. Although originally described as a protection for users in countries with limited speech freedoms, even U.S. users can change their visibility settings. The default setting displays the user’s country.
Developers examining the app’s code have also found hints of a future feature that could display a warning when an account appears to be using a VPN to mask its location. X has not commented on whether this will go live.
The “About this account” section resembles a similar transparency tool already available on Instagram, which shows historical and safety-related information about accounts with large followings.
X did not respond to requests for comment regarding the rollout timeline.
