X’s encrypted DM feature, XChat, is rolling out more broadly

X’s long-awaited encrypted DMs feature, XChat, is becoming more widely available.

Though the feature shipped in beta in May, XChat is now accessible for more users, including those who do not subscribe to X Premium.

Separate from the existing DM inbox, XChat is end-to-end encrypted. The chat system supports media uploads, group chats, pinned messages, and the ability to mark messages as read or unread. Vanishing mode has been rumored to be in the works as well.

Right now, users can only access XChat if they opt into using it. On desktop,…