XChat, X's independent messaging app, now has a release date.

XChat is coming to iPhone and iPad within a week. The listing on the App Store for the messaging app shows a preview of the design, a detailed icon, and the release date of April 17.

Your encrypted chats deserve their own app.

Pre-order now: https://t.co/TM8Lk7AMGV pic.twitter.com/ZJ3yROXK1t

— XChat (@chat) April 10, 2026

XChat will allow users to chat privately in a focused area with "everyone on X."

XChat will not contain ads or tracking, and messaging will be end-to-end encrypted.

The app's preview shows features like screenshot blocking, sending disappearing messages, group chats, and video calling.

The app has been in testing since last year.

XChat can be pre-ordered from the App Store before its launch next Friday.

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