Final deadline: May 30, 2026
X Communities is shutting down — here's where to go
X is retiring Communities on May 30, 2026. If you run or belong to an X Community, move before the deadline. XCommunies is the independent replacement that lets you keep posts, members, and conversations alive.
Move your community before May 30, 2026
Sign in with X, bring your posts and members across, and share your new link. Works on your phone.
Move my community to XCommuniesTimeline: what happened and when
- April 2, 2026: Nikita Bier ran a poll; most voters were fine seeing Communities go.
- April 23, 2026: Bier announced X would deprecate Communities, citing 0.4% usage and 80% of spam on X (TechCrunch).
- May 6, 2026: original shutdown date from X.
- May 30, 2026: extended deadline after creator backlash — Communities go away for good.
Why is X removing Communities?
Bier said Communities were a “Temu version of subreddits” — used by under 0.4% of users yet responsible for 80% of spam reports, financial scams, and malware. X is pushing users toward XChat group chats and Custom Timelines instead. For the communities that still mattered, you need a new home outside X.
What does the shutdown mean for you?
- Owners: move before May 30, 2026 or lose your community history on X.
- Members: open the new link your owner shares and sign in with X.
- Everyone: XCommunies keeps a familiar feed so it feels like home from day one.
Frequently asked questions
When is X Communities shutting down?
The final deadline is May 30, 2026. X originally set May 6, 2026, then extended to May 30 after pushback from community owners and creators like IShowSpeed and xQc.
When did X announce Communities would go away?
Nikita Bier announced the deprecation on April 23, 2026. He said Communities were used by less than 0.4% of users but drove 80% of spam, scams, and malware on X.
What happens to my X Community posts and members?
On X, they go away when Communities are retired. XCommunies lets community owners move their space — posts and members — to an independent home so the conversations continue.
What is the best X Communities alternative?
XCommunies is an independent, community-built replacement with a familiar feed. You sign in with X, move your community, and share your new link with members.
How do I move my X Community to XCommunies?
Go to the Move your community page, sign in with X, and follow the steps to bring your posts and members across or start fresh. Members only need to open your new link and sign in with X.
Looking for an X Communities alternative?
Read more about the best X Communities alternative, browse open communities, or read the step-by-step migration guide.