X

Real-time news and conversation

X is a social platform for following public updates as they happen. It suits people who want quick access to breaking news, live events, trending topics and reactions from a wide range of communities. The feed can cover politics, sport, technology, entertainment, gaming and more, depending on the accounts and topics you follow.

Post, watch and join in

You can publish text posts, photos and videos, reply to other users, and share updates with your followers. X also includes live video, longer-form video content and Spaces, where users can listen to or host live audio discussions, interviews and broadcasts. Direct Messages provide a private way to contact friends, creators, customers or colleagues.

Tools for following interests

Communities group conversations around subjects such as sport, music, business, crypto and technology. The platform also features Grok, an AI assistant that can help explain posts, summarise some current topics and provide additional context. Availability and access to some tools may depend on the account or subscription plan.

Scale and user feedback

With more than 1 billion installs, X is one of the most widely used apps in the News & Magazines category. It is published by X Corp. and has a 3.65 out of 5 rating from more than 22.8 million reviews. That combination points to a very large, active service with a mixed overall reception, making it best suited to users who value immediacy and broad public discussion over a quiet or tightly curated news reader.