Guides
Guides to X, by topic
Short, accurate walkthroughs for how X works today. Where a feature was renamed or shut down, the guide says so and points to what replaced it.
Fake posts and mockups
Everything about making mockups well and spotting fakes quickly. Start with the step-by-step guide, then read how to check a screenshot before you believe it.
Account and profile
Practical walkthroughs for the account side of X, from picking a username to getting a deactivated account back. Where X renamed something (Twitter Blue is now X Premium), the guide uses the current name.
- GuideHow to Subscribe to X Premium (Formerly Twitter Blue)
- GuideHow to Get Verified on X in 2026 (Blue, Gold or Gray)
- GuideHow to Hide Your Blue Checkmark on X
- GuideHow to Change Your X Username (Handle) in 2026
- GuideHow to Find an X (Twitter) Account ID or Post ID
- GuideHow to Find Someone on X by Name, Email or Phone
- GuideHow to Create a New X Account the Right Way
- GuideX Profile Picture Size and How to Change It (2026)
- GuideHow to Change Your X Background, Theme and Header
- GuideHow to Set Up an X Profile That Works in 2026
- GuideX Professional Accounts: What They Are and How to Switch
- GuideHow to Delete Your X (Twitter) Account Permanently
- GuideHow to Reactivate or Recover an X Account
- GuideHow to Reset Your X Password and Get Back In
- GuideLocked vs Protected X Account: What It Means and How to Fix It
- ArticleWhat Was Twitter Blue? X Premium Explained for 2026
- ArticleX Gold Checkmark: What It Means and How Businesses Get It
Posting and features
How to use the parts of X you touch every day. Each guide lists the steps for the app and the website and notes what needs X Premium.
- GuideHow to Edit a Post on X: Rules, Time Limit and History
- GuideHow to Repost (Retweet) and Quote on X
- GuideHow to See All Replies on an X Post
- GuideHow to Use Hashtags on X in 2026 (and How Many)
- GuideEmoji on X: How They Look, Count and Work
- GuideHow to Delete Old Posts on X (One by One or in Bulk)
- GuideX Advanced Search: Every Operator That Works in 2026
- GuideHow to Search X: Posts, People, Media and Lists
- GuideHow to Find Trending Hashtags on X
- GuideHow to Leave a Conversation You're Tagged In on X
- GuideHow to Send a Private Message (DM) on X in 2026
- GuideHow to Create a Group Chat on X
- GuideHow to Send a Voice Message in X Chat
- GuideHow to Post With Your Voice on X
- GuideHow to Change Video Playback Speed on X
- ArticleHow to Write Better Posts on X: 12 Practical Rules
- ArticleWhat Is a Twitter Chat (X Chat Event) and How to Host One
- ArticleDoes X Have a Downvote Button? The Reply Dislike, Explained
Privacy and safety
Settings and habits that keep an account safe and a timeline usable, plus what you can and can't see on X without logging in.
- GuideHow to Secure Your X Account: 10 Steps for 2026
- GuideX Privacy Settings: What Each One Does (2026 Guide)
- GuideHow to Remove a Follower on X Without Blocking
- GuideHow to Spot Bots and Fake Accounts on X
- GuideHow to Contact X (Twitter) Support in 2026
- GuideCan You View X Without an Account in 2026?
- ArticleAre You Shadowbanned on X? What It Means and What to Do
- ArticleX Login Wall: Legitimate Ways to Read Without Signing In
Growth and the algorithm
For people who post with a goal: reach, sales, an audience or a working bot. No growth hacks, just how the system behaves and what has worked for accounts that grew steadily.
- GuideX Analytics: What You Can See and How to Use It (2026)
- GuideHow to Make an X Bot in 2026 (and Keep It Within the Rules)
- GuideHow to See Trending Topics by Location on X
- GuideHow to Follow Topics on X: Lists, Interests and Custom Timelines
- ArticleHow the X Algorithm Ranks Posts in 2026
- ArticleBest Time to Post on X: How to Find Yours
- ArticleThe X API in 2026: Access, Pricing and What Changed
- ArticleHow Trends Work on X (and Why Something Trends)
- ArticleHow X Power Users Organize Their Feed and Posting
- ArticleWhat to Post on X: 40 Topic Ideas That Work in 2026
- ArticleX Marketing in 2026: A Practical Strategy for Small Teams
- ArticleSelling on X: E-commerce Marketing That Works in 2026
- ArticleHow Brands Get Trending on X (Without Paying for Bots)
Ads and making money
The money side of X. Ad guides follow X Ads Manager as it works now; creator guides cover the 2026 switch from revenue sharing to the Original Content Rewards program.
- GuideHow to Run Ads on X: Step-by-Step for Beginners
- GuidePromoted Posts on X: How They Work and When to Use Them
- GuideX Ad Campaign Objectives: Which One to Choose
- GuideX Video Ads: Formats, Specs and What Works
- ArticleX Monetization in 2026: From Revenue Sharing to Content Rewards
- ArticleHow to Make Money on X in 2026: 8 Realistic Ways
- ArticleTypes of X Ads in 2026: Every Format Explained
- ArticleCrypto Ads on X: What's Allowed and How to Spot Scams
Viewing and downloads
Getting content out of X and onto your device or another app, plus fixes for the errors that stop you reading.
- GuideHow to Download Images From X in Full Quality
- GuideHow to Download Videos From X (2026)
- GuideHow to Save or Download an X Thread
- GuideHow to Fix 'Rate Limit Exceeded' on X
- GuideHow to Use X on a Slow Connection (Data Saver Guide)
- GuideHow to Share X Posts on Snapchat, Instagram and Other Apps
- ArticleCan You Download Videos From Private X Accounts?
- ArticleWhat Are X (Twitter) Rate Limits? Reading, Posting and API
Retired features and alternatives
Twitter tried a lot of things. Some were renamed, some quietly removed, and Communities closed in 2026. These pages explain what each feature was, when it ended and what replaced it.
- ArticleWhat Happened to X Communities? The 2026 Shutdown Explained
- ArticleWhat Was Twitter Circle and Why Did It End?
- ArticleWhat Were Twitter Fleets (and Can You Still Mute Them)?
- ArticleWhat Were Twitter Moments and What Replaced Them?
- ArticleWhat Were Ticketed Spaces on Twitter?
- ArticleHive Social vs Mastodon (and the Other X Alternatives in 2026)
- ArticleCan You Get the Old Twitter Back? What Actually Works