Elon Musk Says Only X Subscribers Can Test New Dislike Button

Elon Musk’s X resumed testing the dislike button on March 17, 2026, citing efforts to improve feedback and curb spam bot activity. The X dislike button appears next to replies and is only available to verified accounts and subscribers during testing. Head of Product Nikita Bier shared a screenshot showing a prompt asking users to choose a reason (lack of interest, AI-generated content, misinformation, or spam) or report the post. X had previously trialled similar vehicles in 2021 and conducted tests in 2024; but the company hasn’t said when or if broader access will come. Reactions from users have been mixed.