How have longtime X (Twitter) users reacted to the Chat changes?

Many longtime X (Twitter) power users have expressed dismay over the changes, finding the new Chat interface less user-friendly than the previous DM setup, particularly when it comes to accessing existing group chats and renaming them.

Where are some X users migrating to as a result of the Chat changes?

At least one of X's longtime group chats has already begun the process of migrating to the Discord platform due to the difficulties posed by the new Chat system.

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X Rolls Out Encrypted Chat, Replacing Twitter DMs with Privacy-Focused Features

Q: What new features does X's Chat offer?

X's new Chat feature offers end-to-end encryption, the ability to edit and delete messages, and the option to set messages to disappear after a set time, similar to the Signal messaging app.

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Summary

X has replaced Twitter DMs with a new Chat feature
Chat offers end-to-end encryption, message editing, and disappearing messages
Many longtime Twitter power users are dismayed by the changes

X Rolls Out Encrypted Chat, Replacing Twitter DMs with Privacy-Focused Features

On November 15th, 2025, Elon Musk's X platform has introduced a major overhaul to its messaging system, replacing the former Twitter DM (direct message) feature with a new Chat function. The new Chat offers several privacy-focused enhancements, including end-to-end encryption, the ability to edit and delete messages, and the option to set messages to disappear after a set time, similar to the Signal messaging app.

While the added privacy features are welcomed by some, the changes have dismayed many longtime Twitter power users. Finding and accessing existing group chats is now more challenging on the web version of X, and the ability to rename group chats has become difficult, if not impossible. Additionally, the mobile app version of Chat is reportedly slower than the previous DM system.