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The microblogging platform formerly called Twitter, for real-time posts, news and public conversation.

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About X (Twitter)

X, still widely called Twitter, is the original microblogging platform for short public posts, replies and reposts, and remains a major venue for breaking news, sports, politics, tech and live events. Since Elon Musk bought it in 2022 and renamed it, it has added long posts and video for paying subscribers, a creator revenue-sharing programme, Community Notes for crowd-sourced fact checks, and the Grok AI assistant, while moderation has been scaled back. Free accounts can post up to 280 characters; X Premium subscription tiers unlock longer posts, editing, reduced ads and higher visibility in replies. Developers access data through a paid, pay-per-use API. It runs on the web, Android and iPhone. Its reach among journalists, public figures and fast-moving communities is still large, but many users and advertisers have left over policy changes, and others have moved to Bluesky, Threads or Mastodon.

Best for: Following breaking news, public figures and real-time conversation.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Fast real-time news and live event discussion
  • Large audience of public figures and journalists
  • Community Notes add context to viral posts

Why people leave

  • Moderation cutbacks and more spam and abuse
  • Key features locked behind paid tiers
  • Paid API is expensive for developers

Top X (Twitter) alternatives

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  1. 1Bluesky logo
    Bluesky

    The closest feel to classic Twitter, on an open protocol with custom feeds and portable accounts.

    66.5
  2. 2Th
    Threads

    Meta's text-post app with a large audience carried over from Instagram.

    62.6
  3. 3Mastodon logo
    Mastodon

    Decentralised, ad-free microblogging with chronological timelines and no single owner.

    59.6
  4. 4Damus logo
    Damus

    Censorship-resistant posting on the Nostr protocol, with keys instead of accounts.

    57.2
  5. 5Farcaster logo
    Farcaster

    A crypto-native, decentralised network for builders who want to own their identity.

    55.3

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X (Twitter): common questions

Is X (Twitter) free?

X (Twitter) has a free plan and paid plans.

Is X (Twitter) open source?

No, X (Twitter) is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Bluesky, Mastodon and Damus.

What platforms does X (Twitter) run on?

X (Twitter) is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to X (Twitter)?

The highest-ranked X (Twitter) alternatives right now are Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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