X faces major backlash from its users. The company quietly removed the headline feature for free accounts. This happened late Tuesday. Users discovered the change Wednesday morning. Free accounts now see plain text links only. Paid subscribers keep headline formatting. The news spread quickly online. Many users expressed anger and confusion.
(X Faces Major Backlash After Removing Headline Feature from Free Version)
User frustration centers on the feature’s importance. Headlines help people understand links. They make posts clearer. Without them, links look messy and confusing. “This is a terrible change,” posted one long-time user. “Links without context are useless now.” Another user asked, “Why remove something so basic?” Complaints flooded X’s support forums and other social media sites.
The impact hits many people hard. Creators, bloggers, and newsletter writers rely on headlines. They use them to share information clearly. Removing headlines makes their posts less effective. Some professionals said they might leave X because of this. They feel X is taking away essential tools. The change makes their work harder.
(X Faces Major Backlash After Removing Headline Feature from Free Version)
X has not made a formal announcement about the removal. The company offered a brief statement later Wednesday. It said the change helps streamline the free version. It encourages users to subscribe for more features. This explanation did not satisfy angry users. Critics argue the move is purely about making money. They see it as a downgrade for free users. The backlash continues to grow.