Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, has decided to change its iconic logo of a blue bird after 15 years. The surprising announcement was made by none other than Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who is also an avid Twitter user.
Musk posted a tweet on Monday, saying “Twitter is changing its logo. Adieu to all the birds.” He also shared an image of the new logo, which is a stylized letter T in a gradient of blue and purple colors. The tweet quickly went viral, with over 2 million likes and 500,000 retweets.
Many Twitter users reacted with shock, confusion, and humor to the news. Some expressed their fondness for the old logo, while others welcomed the change. Some even joked that Musk was trolling everyone and that the new logo was fake.
However, a spokesperson for Twitter confirmed that the logo change was real and that it was part of a rebranding strategy to reflect the company’s vision and values. “We wanted to create a logo that represents our mission of serving the public conversation and empowering voices around the world. The new logo is simple, modern, and dynamic, just like Twitter,” the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson also thanked Musk for his support and collaboration in unveiling the new logo. “Elon Musk is one of our most influential and engaged users, and we are grateful for his enthusiasm and creativity. He helped us generate a lot of buzz and excitement for our new logo,” the spokesperson said.
The new logo will be rolled out gradually across all Twitter platforms and products in the coming weeks. Twitter users can also expect some other changes and improvements to the user interface and functionality of the app.
Twitter was founded in 2006 and has grown to become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over 300 million active users. It is known for its short messages of up to 280 characters, called tweets, which can include text, images, videos, links, and emojis. Twitter is also widely used by celebrities, politicians, journalists, activists, and other influential figures to communicate with their followers and share their opinions.