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What X Does

X is a real-time social and news app for people who want quick updates, public discussion, and live coverage in one place. Follow accounts, topics, and communities to see posts about politics, sports, technology, music, entertainment, business, and other interests as events develop.

News, Posts, and Live Conversation

The app combines short posts with photos, videos, live video, and audio discussions through Spaces. It can be useful for tracking breaking stories, following creators, watching clips, or joining conversations around a live event. Users can also send private Direct Messages and create or participate in interest-based communities.

• Follow trending topics and accounts for fast-moving updates.
• Publish text, images, and video to a public audience.
• Watch live broadcasts, podcasts, sports clips, and other video content.
• Host or join live audio conversations with other users.
• Use private messaging for conversations with friends, followers, or collaborators.

Extra Tools and Account Options

X also includes access to Grok, an AI assistant that can help summarize trending news, explain content, or provide additional context about posts. Optional X Premium features may include post editing, longer videos, prioritized replies, reduced advertising, and creator-focused subscription or revenue tools. Availability can vary by account and subscription.

At a Glance

Developed by X Corp., X is listed in News & Magazines and has more than 1,000,000,000 installs. Its average rating is 3.65 out of 5 from over 22.8 million reviews, giving prospective users a broad view of how the app has been received across its large user base.