Nitter, a privacy-focused open-source Twitter/X frontend, received cease and desist letters from X Corp on August 24, 2026 demanding permanent takedown. However, following legal advice, the project has decided to continue operating, with more details expected soon.
Background
Nitter is an alternative Twitter frontend inspired by Invidious (YouTube alternative), focusing on privacy and performance without requiring user accounts. X Corp has been aggressively pursuing legal action against alternative Twitter frontends.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Sep 7, 2026 at 02:32 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10