Due to Financial Scams and App Neglect: X Ends the Era of Groups and Launches Custom Timeline Features

 In a major 2026 organizational move, X management revealed the extension of the "Communities" closure deadline to May 30 to allow users to transition to new alternatives. The platform's technical report indicated that the feature had recently turned into channels for unintended commercial promotion and malware, draining the team's efforts. The platform now seeks to compensate users through the AI-powered "Custom Timelines" feature, providing a focused browsing experience on specific topics like art and food, away from the chaos of traditional groups, with the option to join XChat conversations which will soon support up to 1,000 participants.