# X deprecates Communities, adds joinable group chat links

By Steven Van · 2026-04-23

Communities shuts down May 6 as X shifts focus to Custom Timelines, while XChat now supports group links for up to 350 members.

X is deprecating Communities on May 6, citing declining usage, while shifting investment to Custom Timelines. Separately, XChat now supports joinable group chat links with up to **350 members** per chat.

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