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X shuts down Communities citing low usage and rampant spam

Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
X shuts down Communities citing low usage and rampant spam

A tiny user slice, and much of it was spam

X is shutting down Communities, saying only a small fraction of its users were actively using the feature and that a large portion of that activity was spam. The company’s decision effectively ends Groups-style discussion spaces within the platform, underscoring how moderation and engagement challenges are reshaping X’s product lineup.

  • X is ending its Communities feature permanently
  • Company says usage was low across the platform
  • Most activity was reportedly driven by spam
  • Decision signals tighter focus on higher quality engagement
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