Twitter is a social networking and microblogging platform that enables users to post brief messages, known as tweets. Launched in 2006, it emphasizes real-time information sharing and public conversation. Messages were originally limited to 140 characters and later expanded to 280; tweets can include text, images, videos, polls, and links. Users can follow others, reply, quote, like, and retweet posts to amplify content. The platform also supports private messaging, Spaces for live audio conversations, and additional features through paid subscriptions.
Twitter was created by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams at Odeo and quickly
Economically, Twitter's revenue comes primarily from advertising and subscription services such as Twitter Blue, which provides
Twitter has had a significant impact on journalism, politics, and culture by enabling rapid dissemination of