Twitter Suspended: Elon Musk’s X Deactivates Remaining Account of Social Platform, Completely Embracing New Identity

Elon Musk’s X has now suspended the remaining @twitter account, a handle that was active before the platform was acquired. The iconic account served as one of the last reminders of Twitter, and its suspension marks a symbolic end to the pre-rebrand era. Recently, users visiting @twitter saw a message stating, “This account is no longer active. Follow @x for updates.” The move has fully erased the old Twitter identity, years after the 2023 rebrand to X. Netizens reacted with mixed responses, with many commenting on leaving Twitter behind and embracing X as the platform’s new identity. X (Formerly Twitter) To Discontinue DMs, XChat Set To Replace Messaging Feature.

Twitter Account Suspended by X 

BREAKING: @X has suspended @twitter pic.twitter.com/uaQ6ucT2iL

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 11, 2026

Elon Musk's X Officially Suspends Twitter Account

🚨#BREAKING: 𝕏 has officially suspended the legacy Twitter account, one of the platform’s original accounts from before Elon Musk’s acquisition and the rebrand to 𝕏. The account had remained active as a historical handle tied to the platform’s original identity Twitter is now… pic.twitter.com/4MiWj1THaC

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 11, 2026