GoKawiilX's Under the Hood tool now discloses country-specific post restrictions
X has updated its Under the Hood transparency feature to show users when their posts or accounts have had visibility limited due to legal requests from specific governments. The tool now identifies which country requested the restriction and which posts were affected, alongside existing data on account labels and algorithmic treatment. Access requires an account to be over a year old with at least ten posts in the previous month.
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This move directly addresses long-standing accusations that X suppresses content without explanation, giving users concrete evidence distinguishing government-mandated takedowns from platform-driven moderation. It also puts pressure on other social platforms to disclose similar data, especially as governments worldwide increasingly demand content restrictions for legal compliance.
- Under the Hood now names the country behind any legally required visibility restriction.
- Eligibility requires accounts older than one year with 10+ posts in the past month.
- Data is delivered as a raw JSON file, limiting accessibility for average users.
Source: engadget.com — Anna Washenko, 2026-09-21
Published there as: “X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility”
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