Launching Apr 23, 2026

Everything you need to know about XChat.

In-depth reviews, guides, and comparisons of Elon Musk's new encrypted messaging app.

iOS only at launch Free End-to-end encrypted No ads, no tracking

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The 5 things that matter most.

XChat

Identity

X username

Phone number

Encryption

E2E by default

Ads

None

None in chat

Parent

X Corp