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X tried to kill Nitter; project returns
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一句话看懂
X Corp sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter on Aug 24, 2026. The project returns, refusing to comply, with XCancel back online.
背景
Nitter is an open-source alternative front-end for X (formerly Twitter) that allows users to view tweets without ads or tracking. X Corp has been trying to shut it down, sending cease-and-desist letters on August 24, 2026. The project initially complied by archiving its code and taking services offline, but after seeking legal advice, it has decided to continue operating.
来龙去脉
- January 2024Zedeus declares Nitter dead after X disables guest accounts.
- Early 2025Nitter returns using account sessions.
- Aug 24, 2026X Corp sends cease-and-desist letters; repository archived, instances offline.
- Sep 6, 2026Repository unarchived; legal representation confirmed.
- Sep 7, 2026XCancel operational; nitter.net announces project continuation.
各方怎么说
- Project
- Following legal advice, the Nitter project will continue, and instances will be back up shortly.
- X Corp
- X Corp demanded permanent removal of Nitter instances and repository via cease-and-desist letters.
待核实
The exact nature of X Corp's legal threats and the outcome of the September 9 deadline are not yet known.