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X TESTS SHADOWBAN DETECTION TOOL

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, AUG 13, 2026

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X is rolling out a feature that lets users check if their posts have been shadowbanned. The tool launches as the company open-sources portions of its ranking algorithm.

The new capability allows X users to determine whether their content has been suppressed in visibility without their knowledge. Shadowbanning—reducing a post's reach without notifying the creator—has been a persistent concern on social platforms. The feature arrives alongside X's broader effort to increase algorithmic transparency. By open-sourcing parts of its ranking system, the company is providing greater insight into how content gets distributed across the platform. Users have long questioned whether their posts were being hidden due to policy violations, spam detection, or other algorithmic decisions. This tool addresses those concerns by offering direct visibility into suppression status. The rollout remains limited as X tests the feature. The company has not announced a timeline for wider availability or full details on how users will access the shadowban detection tool.

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