X Forces Shutdown of Nitter, a Tool for Browsing X Without an Account

X Corp. sent legal demand letters on 24 August 2026 to the people running Nitter — a free tool that lets anyone read X posts without logging in. X wants the underlying software permanently removed, not just copies taken offline. The main Nitter site is down; its creator expects all versions to stay down while seeking legal advice. The deadline was 5 p.m. EST, August 25.