Twitter pushes ahead with algorithmic timeline changes despite concerns among user base

Social media platform Twitter has announced changes to the platform that extend its “while you were away feature” to introduce a more algorithmic timeline.

The move comes despite user angst about the change, which some see as moving it away from its continuous feed roots, with the hashtag #RIPTwitter trending around the word.

In a blog post the company said the changes were driven by a desire to allow users to catch up: “Starting today, you can choose a new timeline feature that helps you catch up on the most important Tweets from the people you follow.”

It is unclear whether the changes will also see some paid-for promoted tweets pushed to the top of people’s timelines at this stage.