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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popularLoved by usersTop 10- Total installs
- 1.9 billion
- Best rank
- #1
- Top Free, United States
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.80
- 23,889,981 ratings
- Last updated
- October 23, 2026
X is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 1.9 billion installs. Users love it: 4.8 stars from 23,889,981 ratings. Its best ranking is #1 in Top Free, News & Magazines in United States.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 16 million
- Per day
- 530 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ billion
- Launched
- April 2010
Installs over time
X has been installed 1.9 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 530 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #1
- Chart
- Top Free
- News & Magazines
- Country
- United States
Google Play Rankings for X
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 9 | Japan | Overall | Top Free |
| 1 | Canada | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 1 | Germany | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 1 | France | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 1 | Japan | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 19 | United States | Overall | Top Free |
| 9 | Japan | Applications | Top Free |
| 1 | Austria | News & Magazines | Top Free |
| 1 | Australia | News & Magazines | Top Free |
Ranking history in Japan
Competitors
Similar apps and more from X Corp.Alternatives to X
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 12.37.2-prod.01
- Launched
- April 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on X for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 83
- App size
- 131.4 MB
- Content rating
- High
Technologies used by X
About the app and developer
About X
X is a news & magazines app developed by X Corp.
How many times has X been installed?
X has been installed 1.9 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 16 million times. It is ranked #1 in news & magazines.
What is the rating of X?
X is rated 4.80 out of 5 stars, based on 24 million ratings.
Is X free?
X is free. The app size is 131.38 MB. The latest version available is 12.37.2-prod.01. The last update was on October 23, 2026.
What are the requirements for X?
The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since April 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about X
Is X free?
Yes. X is free on Google Play.
Is X still available?
Yes. X is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 23, 2026.
Does X contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists X as containing ads.
How large is X?
X is 131.38 MB.
Is X suitable for children?
Google Play gives X a high maturity rating. It is meant for adults.
How many times has X been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000,000+ installs for X.
How do people rate X?
X scores 4.80 out of 5 stars, from 23,889,981 ratings on Google Play.
Who made X?
X was developed by X Corp. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to X?
People looking at X also look at these news & magazines apps: NewsRadar: Global Alerts, MB News: Local News & Alerts, Live From Studio 6B, Volv-News Updates in 9 Seconds, The Post.
Store listing
By X Corp., from Google Play“Breaking News & Social Media | Fully Rebuilt for Android”
Description by X Corp. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
X isn’t just another social media app, it’s the ultimate destination for staying well informed, sharing ideas, and building communities. With X, you’re always in the loop with relevant trending topics and breaking news, delivered instantly to your screen, raw and unfiltered. And when you want deeper context, Grok, the AI assistant powered by X’s real-time data, can explain posts, summarize trends, and help you stay on top of what’s happening.
What You Can Do on X:
• Follow breaking news from around the world before it hits the headlines, and stay ahead of the curve with real-time updates on trending topics and viral conversations.
• Post your thoughts, photos, and videos with a global community. Join millions of users in shaping public dialogue across social, cultural, and political conversations.
• Discover Grok, the AI assistant powered by X’s real-time data. You can ask Grok to summarize trending news, explain videos, or give you more context about posts.
• Stream live video or go live with Spaces, our audio feature that enables you to host discussions, hold interviews, or start your next live podcast. Whether you're streaming a concert, a live game, or your thoughts on a hot topic, X keeps your audience engaged.
• Watch videos: from live breaking news and sports clips to podcasts and gaming sessions that last up to 3 hours long. Many of the world’s leading voices, in comedy, gaming, podcasting, and politics, all share their content on X.
• Connect and chat privately with friends, followers, customers, or collaborators through Direct Messages.
• Join and build communities tailored to your interests: from sports news, gaming, entertainment, crypto, entrepreneurship, tech, and more.
• Subscribe to X Premium to unlock exclusive features like a blue checkmark, boosted visibility, prioritized replies, fewer ads, longer videos, and post editing. X Premium also gives you access to creator revenue sharing and the ability to offer exclusive content to subscribers.
Why X?
In a world of constant change, X is your real-time source to stay ahead of the curve, connect with people, and explore diverse perspectives. From breaking live news and trending memes to top podcasts and live streams from your favorite creators, X brings it all together in one powerful social experience.