X Chat launches X Number: message and call without a phone number

X has introduced X Number in its X Chat messenger, letting users send messages and make calls without linking a mobile number by using a unique code. Launched in September 2026, chats are end-to-end encrypted, though metadata is not.

• X Number is a unique code that replaces a mobile number in X Chat
• Feature launched in September 2026, available inside the X app
• Supports messages, voice and audio calls with E2E encryption
• Metadata such as recipient and timestamp is not encrypted