Nitter and XCancel Shut Down After X's Latest Legal Actions
After X threatened legal action, Nitter and XCancel, services that allowed reading posts on X without logging in, ceased operations. Nitter's GitHub page was archived on September 11, and XCancel suspended service on September 15 due to 'new legal proceedings'.
- X sent Nitter a cease-and-desist for 'illegal API use'
- Nitter's GitHub repository archived on September 11 and no longer updated
- XCancel suspended operations on September 15 until further notice
- Services removed ads and tracking, depriving X of view monetization
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