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X Engineer Hints at DM Removal, But Official Confirmation Lacking

Leaked details suggest a potential replacement called XChat, though the platform has not confirmed these plans.

Taking to X on April 16, Warunek wrote, “The whole entire DM’s will be gone soon”, confirming a massive change in how users will communicate privately on the Elon Musk-owned X platform.
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Overview

  • X software engineer Zach Warunek stated that the platform's Direct Messages (DMs) may soon be removed entirely.
  • Leaked screenshots and reports describe a potential replacement called XChat, featuring encryption, file sharing, and vanishing messages.
  • Grok, X's official fact-checking account, clarified that no official announcement has been made about removing or replacing DMs.
  • Elon Musk has previously signaled a shift toward using X for all communication, aligning with his broader 'everything app' vision.
  • Speculation continues among users as X remains silent on the timeline or specifics of any potential changes to private messaging.