Who owns X?
X is owned by X Corp. (the United States), which has owned the brand since 27 October 2022.[1] X was founded in 2006 in San Francisco, California and was independent until 2022.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- X Corp. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2006–2022)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Bastrop, Texas
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, San Francisco, California
- Founded
- 2006
- Category
- Internet & digital › Search & social › Social networks
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About X
X was called Twitter until 2023, and the old name remains in far wider use than the new one. It made short public posting a mainstream form, and the blue verification badge changed in 2022 from an identity check into a paid subscription feature.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of X?
The parent company of X is X Corp., a privately held company headquartered in the United States.
Is X American?
Yes. X originated in the United States in 2006 and its owner, X Corp., is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has X Corp. owned X?
X Corp. has owned X since 27 October 2022.
Who owned X before X Corp.?
X was an independent company from its founding in 2006 in San Francisco, California until X Corp. acquired it in 2022.
Is X still owned by X Corp.?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, X is still owned by X Corp. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] X — about the company — X Corp., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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