X Introduces Transparency Feature for Government-Required Post Limitations
On September 19, 2026, X announced a new transparency feature that will inform users when their posts have been limited in visibility due to compliance with local laws. This update expands the existing 'Under the Hood' tool, which allows users to see if labels or downranking has affected their content's reach on the platform. Previously, such information was not available at an individual level and only shared through aggregate transparency reports. Now, X provides visibility into government-mandated filtering by showing users specific details about post limitations in a downloadable JSON file from within app settings. The update aims to address user concerns over shadowbanning while also offering more insight into how content moderation decisions are made. The feature is part of broader efforts at X to increase transparency, including open-sourcing its 'For You' algorithm and parts of the codebase that determine post visibility. While governments cite legal reasons for such requests—such as hate speech or terrorism laws—critics argue some countries use these measures to suppress political dissent.
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Topics: content moderation government compliance social media transparency tools