End-to-End Encrypted
Unlike X Communities, every message in XChat is encrypted. No data mining, no algorithmic manipulation.
33 Days Until Shutdown
X Communities Closes
X Communities Closes
May 30, 2026.
On April 23, 2026, X head of product Nikita Bier announced Communities will be retired on . Reason: under 0.4% of users were active, but Communities generated 80% of spam reports. XChat is the official replacement — encrypted group chats, invite links, no algorithms. Migrate your members before the deadline.
33 Days left to migrate
Why XChat Replaces X Communities
X Communities (launched 2022) never quite worked. Algorithmic feeds buried posts. Moderation tools were minimal. Discovery was broken.
XChat fixes all of this. It's a dedicated messaging app, not a social feed. Messages arrive in order. Every member sees every message. And it's encrypted — so your community discussions stay private.
- No algorithm, chronological feed only
- End-to-end encrypted by default
- Invite links with admin approval
- Voice channels and video calls
- Screenshot blocking for sensitive chats
- Same login as your X account
X Communities
- ❌ Algorithmic feed
- ❌ Not encrypted
- ❌ No voice/video
- ❌ Limited moderation
- ❌ Shutting down
XChat Groups
- ✅ Chronological
- ✅ E2E encrypted
- ✅ Voice + video
- ✅ Invite + approval
- ✅ Live now (since April 24, 2026)
What You Get with XChat
Invite Links
Share joinable links anywhere — tweets, Discord, email. Members click and request to join.
Mobile-First
Built for iPhone from day one. Fast, native, push notifications that actually work.
Up to 1,000 Members
Starting at 350 and growing. Big enough for most communities, small enough to stay focused.
No Algorithm
Chronological feed. No "suggested posts", no engagement bait, no shadowbanning.
Voice & Video
Group voice channels and video calls built-in. Host AMAs, town halls, or casual hangouts.
Migrate in 4 Steps
1
Download XChat
Get the app free from the App Store (iOS 16+). Sign in with your existing X account — no new signup needed.
2
Create Your Group
Tap "New Group", give it a name (same as your old Community if you want), and set it to "Public" or "Private". Up to 350 members at launch, growing to 1,000.
3
Share the Invite Link
Generate a joinable link or QR code. Post it to your old X Community before it closes, tweet it, or email your members.
4
Approve Members
Unlike the open-for-all X Communities, XChat groups let you approve each join request. Keep your community quality high.
Don't Let Your Community Die
Thousands of X Communities are looking for a new home. XChat is the only option built by X Corp, with the same account system your members already have. Download now and start migrating before your old Community disappears.