iOS: LIVE NOW Android: NOT ANNOUNCED

Everything You Need
to Use XChat.

XChat launched on iOS. On Android? Use chat.x.com. Need group links? Browse the directory. Migrating from Communities (closing May 30)? We track it all — daily.

350 Max Group Size
E2E Encrypted
0 Ads & Tracking

XChat vs WhatsApp vs Signal vs Telegram

A side-by-side comparison based on publicly available information as of .

Feature XChat WhatsApp Signal Telegram
End-to-End Encryption Yes (default) Yes (default) Yes (default) Secret Chats only
Screenshot Blocking Yes No No Secret Chats only
Disappearing Messages Yes Yes Yes Yes
Max Group Size 350 1,024 1,000 200,000
Video & Audio Calls Yes Yes Yes Yes
No Ads, No Tracking Claimed No ads No ads, no tracking Has ads (free tier)
Android Support Not yet Yes Yes Yes
Web / Desktop Client No Yes Yes Yes
Account Requirement X account Phone number Phone number Phone number
Open Source No No Yes Client only
Price Free Free Free Free / Premium

Sources: Apple App Store listing, official @chat posts on X, respective app documentation. XChat has not been independently audited for its privacy claims.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about XChat, based on official sources and verified reporting.

Is XChat available for Android?

No. As of April 2026, XChat is iOS-only (iPhone & iPad). There is no official Android APK, no web version, and no desktop client. X has not announced any plans or timeline for an Android release. Join our Telegram channel to be the first to know if that changes.

Is XChat safer than WhatsApp?

Both apps offer end-to-end encryption. However, XChat additionally features screenshot blocking and disappearing messages out of the box. According to its App Store listing, XChat promises "no ads, no tracking." The app is built in Rust with Bitcoin-style encryption. WhatsApp also has E2E encryption by default, but it is owned by Meta and has faced scrutiny over its broader data-sharing policies. Note: XChat is brand new and has not yet been independently audited.

How many members can join an XChat group?

According to X Corp's official announcement, each XChat group supports up to 350 members at launch, with plans to expand toward 1,000. This is smaller than WhatsApp (1,024 members) or Telegram channels (200,000 subscribers).

Can I search for XChat groups inside the app?

Based on the app preview, XChat does not appear to include a built-in public group search or discovery feature. You join a group via a direct invite link shared by an existing member. That's why we're building the XChat Groups Directory — a community-powered hub to discover and share public XChat group links after launch.

What features does XChat have?

According to the App Store listing and official @xchat posts, confirmed features include: end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice notes, audio & video calls, disappearing messages, screenshot blocking with attempt notifications, file & document sharing, message editing & deletion, subscriber badges, and group chats up to 350 members. The app requires an existing X account to sign in and iOS 16 or later.

When did XChat launch?

XChat officially launched on on the iOS App Store. It is a free download — get it here. The app requires iOS 16+, has been in internal testing since May 2025, and entered iOS public beta in March 2026. It supports 46 languages. There is no confirmed date for Android.

Stay in the Loop

XChat is changing fast — new features, group limits, and the Android release. We track every update and post it the same day.

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