Fact Check: Will Bookmarks Be Made Public for Accounts Not Subscribed to X Premium? As Screenshot of Fake Post Goes Viral, Know the Truth Here

New Delhi, July 11: A recent post on Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter) might have stirred confusion among its users, claiming that bookmarks will soon be made public for non-premium accounts. The rumour of a screenshot allegedly from X Engineering's official handle has caught attention online. With privacy being a major concern for users, the claim has raised questions about the platform’s policies. But is the news really true? Or is it another case of online misinformation?

The screenshot posted by a parody account of an X user appeared to show an alleged X Engineering handle announcing a new policy change. The message suggested that starting next week, bookmarks on non-premium accounts would be made visible to everyone. The post might look convincing, leaving many users surprised and upset. Some might believe it marked a major shift in how the platform treats user privacy, while others might question its authenticity. But before jumping to conclusions, it is important to take a closer look at where the post came from and that’s where things start to change. Fact Check: Does Vienna Airport Have Desk for Those Who Accidentally Flew to Austria Instead of Australia? Know the Truth Here.

Is X Making Bookmarks Public for Non-Premium Users? No, This Is Fake Post

X Is Not Making Bookmarks Public for Non-Premium Users

A parody account on X, using the handle @opiumpere, shared a post that sparked confusion among users. The post featured a screenshot appearing to be from the official X Engineering account with a caption, “they're making your bookmarks public??”. The screenshot of X Engineering account read, “starting next week, bookmarks will be public for accounts that are not subscribed to X Premium. Transparency is the future.” The message might have led many to believe that a major change in user privacy settings is coming, however the screenshot is not genuine. Fact Check: Has the Government Commissioned a Nationwide Study on Sudden Deaths in India? Centre Debunks Fake News.

A search for the phrase “starting next week, bookmarks will be public for accounts that are not subscribed to X Premium” on the official @XEng account returned no results. A Google search linking the quote to "x.com/XEng" also showed nothing, confirming that the post never existed. The viral screenshot is fake, and there has been no official announcement from X regarding any such change in bookmark privacy settings.

Claim :

A screenshot claimed that bookmarks on X would soon be public for non-premium users, allegedly announced by X Engineering.

Conclusion :

The screenshot is fake as no searches found such post on the official @XEng account. X has made no official announcement regarding changes to bookmark privacy settings.

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