# X

> Breaking News & Social Media | Grok AI Explains Posts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.twitter.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.twitter.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.twitter.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** X Corp.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 1,888,641,831
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (24,116,807 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.23.1-prod.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2010-04-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 182 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twitter.android)
- **Website:** [https://support.twitter.com/articles/20169915](https://support.twitter.com/articles/20169915)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://twitter.com/privacy](http://twitter.com/privacy)

## Description

Welcome to X — your digital town square for real-time conversations, breaking news, live events, podcasts, and global perspectives. Follow trending topics as they unfold, watch live video and long-form broadcasts, join Spaces for audio conversations, and engage with creators and communities across sports, tech, entertainment, politics, and more.

X combines a real-time feed with Grok, an AI assistant that summarizes trending news and explains posts. Post photos, videos, and thoughts; chat privately via Direct Messages; build or join interest-based communities; and upgrade to X Premium for verified badges, boosted visibility, longer videos, fewer ads, post editing, and creator revenue tools. Stay ahead of the curve and connect with the world in one powerful social experience.

## Rankings

- #96 — Overall
- #1 — News and magazines (Gross)
- #1 — News and magazines (Free)
- #19 — Application (Free)
- #48 — Application (Gross)
- #10 — Top app in Japan

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.POST_PROMOTED_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SHOW_ON_LOCK_SCREEN`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.twitter.account.ACCESS_ACCOUNT_PROVIDER`
- `com.twitter.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.twitter.android.auth.login.ACCESS`

## Review summary

Users praise the app as good and the best, and value its up-to-date global content. However, the most mentioned problems are instability and bugs on Android, frequent crashes, and inability to load. Monetization concerns include ads from muted accounts and a paid subscription model that feels intrusive. Account-related frustrations involve suspensions or locks enforced by automated AI with little recourse. Additional UX issues—no robust search, clunky navigation, and sometimes broken verification flows—further detract from the experience. Overall, the app has potential but needs stability and better policy execution.

### Pros

- Overall the app is good and often described as the best.
- Keeps users up to date with global content and events.
- Positive reception of the Twitter-to-X branding transition.
- Functionally usable and works as well as it can despite some bugs.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and instability on Android, including crashes and loading problems.
- Intrusive monetization, including ads and a forced paid subscription that limits usage.
- Accounts getting suspended or locked by automated AI with little to no effective recourse.
- Poor UX and missing features, such as no robust search and confusing navigation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.twitter.android)