Growth and the algorithm
How the X Algorithm Ranks Posts in 2026
How X decides what appears in For You: candidate sourcing, ranking signals, what the 2023 open-source code showed, and the shift to Grok-based ranking.
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Blog and guides about X
Articles explain how a part of X works and why it changed; guides walk through the steps. Both are listed here, newest first. To browse by subject, use the guide topics.
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Ads and making money
X Monetization in 2026: From Revenue Sharing to Content Rewards
How creators earn on X in 2026: the end of Creator Revenue Sharing, the Original Content Rewards program and its requirements, creator subscriptions, and payouts.
Fake posts and mockups
How to Spot a Fake Tweet Screenshot (2026 Checklist)
Nine checks that expose a fake X post screenshot in under two minutes: search the account, compare the layout, test the numbers and dates, and read the context.
Retired features and alternatives
What Happened to X Communities? The 2026 Shutdown Explained
X shut down Communities in May 2026, citing low use and heavy spam. What Communities were, the timeline, why they closed, and where groups moved: XChat group chats.
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Article · Growth and the algorithm · 3 min
How the X Algorithm Ranks Posts in 2026
How X decides what appears in For You: candidate sourcing, ranking signals, what the 2023 open-source code showed, and the shift to Grok-based ranking.
Guide · Viewing and downloads · 2 min
How to Download Images From X in Full Quality
Save photos from X posts at full resolution on iPhone, Android and desktop, get the original size, export your own images, and respect copyright.
Guide · Posting and features · 2 min
How to Edit a Post on X: Rules, Time Limit and History
X lets Premium subscribers edit a post up to 5 times within 1 hour. What can and can't be edited, how the Edited label and history work, and options without Premium.
Guide · Privacy and safety · 2 min
How to Secure Your X Account: 10 Steps for 2026
Lock down your X account: unique password, two-factor with an app, key or passkey, reset protection, session and app reviews, and scam-proof habits.
Article · Fake posts and mockups · 5 min
How to Spot a Fake Tweet Screenshot (2026 Checklist)
Nine checks that expose a fake X post screenshot in under two minutes: search the account, compare the layout, test the numbers and dates, and read the context.
Article · Retired features and alternatives · 2 min
What Happened to X Communities? The 2026 Shutdown Explained
X shut down Communities in May 2026, citing low use and heavy spam. What Communities were, the timeline, why they closed, and where groups moved: XChat group chats.
Article · Account and profile · 3 min
What Was Twitter Blue? X Premium Explained for 2026
Twitter Blue became X Premium in 2023. What the subscription includes in 2026 across Basic, Premium and Premium+, how the checkmark works, and whether it's worth it.
Article · Ads and making money · 3 min
X Monetization in 2026: From Revenue Sharing to Content Rewards
How creators earn on X in 2026: the end of Creator Revenue Sharing, the Original Content Rewards program and its requirements, creator subscriptions, and payouts.