No simple way to block all verified profiles on X/Twitter

Users are annoyed by verified accounts and would pay for a feature or tool that automatically blocks all verified profiles to curate their feed.

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FL score

out of 100

Verdict

BUILD

high confidence

Competition

competitors found, emerging market

Trend

8 community mentions

A tool to automatically block all verified profiles on X/Twitter, targeting frustrated users seeking a curated feed.

The pain

Active X (formerly Twitter) users are highly frustrated by the influx of spam and low-quality content from purchased verified accounts. The native platform lacks simple, effective tools to filter or block these accounts en masse, leading to a degraded user experience and a desire for greater content control.

The gap

There is no simple or dedicated tool currently available that automatically blocks all verified profiles on X. Existing solutions focus on general feed management or tweet deletion, leaving this specific and highly demanded feature unaddressed by X or third-party alternatives.

Build angle

Develop a browser extension or simple web application that leverages the X API to identify and automatically block accounts with a purchased blue checkmark, offering both real-time blocking and a one-time sweep feature.

Strengths

High user frustration with a specific, clearly articulated problem.
Clear signals of willingness to pay for X enhancements and automation.
Very specific and narrow solution, making MVP clear and achievable.

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Next steps

Conduct further validation with target users (e.g., surveys, interviews) to confirm the exact value they'd pay for and the severity of the API risk they'd tolerate.
Investigate X/Twitter's current API policies and stability for blocking actions to assess the long-term viability and technical challenges.
Build a minimum viable product (MVP) as a browser extension to test user adoption and core blocking functionality quickly.
Explore alternative distribution channels and consider how to build an audience independent of X's platform changes.

Fly Labs Method

Is the pain real, is there a gap, is it the right time, can one person build it.

Problem clarity: 26
Solution gap: 21
Willingness to pay: 21
Buildability: 15

High pain, clear gap, and strong payment signals make this a promising idea for a solo builder, though reliance on the X API presents a buildability risk.

Value Equation

Dream outcome and how likely it feels, against the time and effort it costs.

Strong market pain and clear value proposition, but platform reliance and go-to-market pose risks.

One-Person Business

Curiosity pull, identity fit, and a path from free value to paid for a solo creator.

Clear, specific problem with good monetization potential, but platform dependence and audience reach are key considerations.

Viral Frameworks

Hook strength, shareability, and how cheaply it can be tested.

Clear value and audience with a viable business model, but high distribution and API risks tied to X.

Builder Lens

Evidence the problem exists, timing, defensibility, and a model that fits on a napkin.

Strong demand for a specific, solvable problem, but with platform dependency risks.

Why this verdict

The idea scores well across all lenses due to a very clear, painful problem and strong signals of willingness to pay. The most significant risk, however, is the reliance on the X API and X's potential actions against such a tool. While an MVP is buildable quickly, the long-term viability hinges on navigating platform dependencies. Therefore, validation around API stability and user tolerance for that risk is paramount before fully committing resources to build.

Five lenses, one composite. How scoring works

The angle

This weekend

Conduct further validation with target users (e.g., surveys, interviews) to confirm the exact value they'd pay for and the severity of the API risk they'd tolerate.
Investigate X/Twitter's current API policies and stability for blocking actions to assess the long-term viability and technical challenges.
Build a minimum viable product (MVP) as a browser extension to test user adoption and core blocking functionality quickly.
Explore alternative distribution channels and consider how to build an audience independent of X's platform changes.

What they charge

Existing solutions for Twitter/X feed management and deletion generally offer a tiered pricing model, often with a free tier that has limited functionality. For example, TweetDeleter has plans ranging from $2.91 to $4.99 per month, with an unlimited plan at $6/month. Other social media management and content curation tools that integrate with X (formerly Twitter) can range from free basic plans to $99/month or more for advanced features and multiple platforms. X Premium itself costs $8/month or $84/year, demonstrating a precedent for users paying for enhanced features directly within the platform. Free versions typically have significant limitations on the number of actions, historical data access, or advanced filtering capabilities. Enterprise pricing is usually custom quoted.

What people say, 8 mentions

From “blocked by a top creator” to a working X growth system
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Recent news

X Puts TweetDeck (Now X Pro) Behind a Paywall
Thurrott.com, August 16 2023
Elon Musk says X is fighting bots and spam, and the solution is: $1 subscriptions
Los Angeles Times, October 18 2023
X introduces $1 Not A Bot fee to fight spam | TechFinitive
TechFinitive, October 18 2023
Musk's X tests US$1-a-year subscription to reduce spam, bot accounts - The Business Times
The Business Times, October 18 2023
Elon Musk says verified Twitter accounts are now prioritized, whatever that means
Mashable, April 25 2023

Market signals

The market for tools that curate social media feeds, especially on X/Twitter, appears to be growing due to increased user frustration with spam and verified accounts. X (formerly Twitter) itself has introduced paid features like X Premium ($8/month or $84/year) and a "Not a Bot" program ($1/year for new users in select countries) to combat bots and monetize the platform, indicating a recognition of the problem and a willingness for users to pay for a better experience. There's also a clear demand for tools that offer advanced filtering and content control beyond what the native platform provides.

What frustrates people

Users are frustrated by the lack of native tools to mass delete tweets on X/Twitter.
There is a need for robust filtering beyond what Twitter/X natively offers to manage unwanted content.
Users are seeking ways to easily view Twitter/X threads without encountering ads or JavaScript, as offered by alternatives like Nitter.
The change in Twitter's verification system, where a blue checkmark can be purchased, has led to a desire to filter out or block these accounts.

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