According to reports from Business Standard, X is preparing to bring its standalone messaging app, XChat, to Android devices after recently launching it for iPhone and iPad users. The app is now available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store, with the company teasing the rollout through the official XChat account on X with the message, "Android, you're next. XChat is coming." The move signals X's broader effort to strengthen its ecosystem beyond social networking and transform the platform into a more integrated communication service. While the company has not yet announced a confirmed launch date for Android devices, the Android rollout represents a significant step in X's messaging strategy.
As reported by Business Standard, XChat is designed as a private messaging platform with no ads or tracking. According to the app's Play Store listing, all conversations are end-to-end encrypted and protected using unique encryption keys linked to each user account. Users will be able to sign in using their existing X accounts, removing the need to exchange phone numbers or create separate profiles to start chatting. The app reportedly secures chats using device-based PIN stored locally on the user's phone and prevents third parties from reading the messages. The platform is also introducing screenshot blocking functionality, aimed at preventing users from capturing conversations directly through their devices. The app supports disappearing messages that automatically vanish after around five minutes, message editing and deletion capabilities for all participants in a chat, and advanced privacy settings. The company describes the app as ad-free, tracking-free and fully end-to-end encrypted, placing strong emphasis on user privacy as competition among messaging applications increasingly shifts toward security and encrypted communication features.
According to the latest Play Store listing, XChat will offer large photo, video, and file sharing capabilities along with cross-device communication support. The app supports group chats with up to 481 members, with X stating this limit could soon increase to 500 users and may eventually expand to 1,000 participants. The platform includes voice and video calling capabilities for cross-device communication, allowing users to communicate beyond text messages. Unlike several standalone messaging platforms that require separate registrations, XChat will allow users to sign in directly using their existing X accounts. This means users can connect with friends, creators, colleagues and family members already present within the X ecosystem without needing to exchange phone numbers or send separate invitations. The company noted that it removes the need for invite links or separate account discovery systems commonly used by messaging apps, allowing users to connect directly with existing X contacts without additional setup requirements.
As reported by Business Standard, earlier this month, X announced plans to discontinue Communities as part of its shift toward XChat and newer community-focused features. The company had asked users to move group conversations to XChat using shareable invite links, with the migration window remaining open until May 30. The platform previously mentioned these changes are part of a larger effort to simplify the X ecosystem while focusing more on niche discussions and community-based interactions through features such as Custom Timelines. XChat does not require people to build their social graph elsewhere, but allows current X users to enter private chats with the contacts they already follow or interact with, positioning it as a much bigger part of X's long-term product strategy. The app is currently listed under the Communication category on Google Play Store and carries a "Rated for 12+" classification, indicating it's suitable for users aged 12 and above. Industry analysts see XChat as part of Elon Musk's larger ambition to transform X into an "everything app" combining social media, payments, communication and digital services within a single platform.
