Archive · 29 May 2025
X Pauses Encrypted DMs Amidst Rumors of New XChat Messaging App
X is temporarily stopping encrypted direct messages (DMs) while they work on improvements.
This comes amid rumors of a new messaging app called XChat.
XChat is expected to have features like secure, disappearing messages, file sharing, and voice messages, similar to other apps.
This could be a big change for users who use DMs now.
X has historically used DMs for communication and may change the way people interact.
The goal seems to be to make X a more comprehensive platform, including messaging.
It's unclear if users will like the new system.
X has temporarily suspended encrypted direct messages (DMs) for improvements.
The decision follows technical issues linked to a data center fire.
The move fuels speculation about XChat, a new messaging platform with enhanced features.
XChat is rumored to include end-to-end encryption, file sharing, and disappearing messages.
The changes may alter how users communicate on the platform, which has historically used DMs for communication.
- Who
- X (formerly Twitter)
- What
- X has paused encrypted DMs and is rumored to be developing XChat.
- When
- Encrypted DMs are paused as of the publication date May 29, 2025.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- X is improving encrypted messaging and rumored to be developing XChat.
Traditional DM System
XChat Features
Message Permanence vs. Ephemerality
Traditional DM System
Some users value the current, permanent DM system.
XChat Features
XChat aims to introduce features like disappearing messages.
- Publication Date
- May 29, 2025
- Encrypted DMs Status
- Paused
- Previous Encrypted DMs
- Early Access, limited features
- Expected XChat Features
- Encrypted messages, file sharing, vanishing mode, voice messaging
- X Owner
- Elon Musk