XChat, X's standalone messaging app, now available with these features
By Zac Hall
Published on April 24, 2026.
XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, has officially launched on the App Store. The app allows users to chat with each other in a private space, with features such as blocking screenshots, sending disappearing messages, and holding group chats. The application has been in testing since November.
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