On 24 August 2026, X Corp. sent cease and desist letters demanding a permanent takedown of Nitter instances and the project's repository. On 8 September 2026, they sent another, with the same demands and legal threats.
The project's September 7th update said it would continue with legal representation in place. That was based on assurances received and believed, which have since turned out to be untrue. The developer apologizes for the misleading information. Nitter currently has no legal counsel.
The developer is seeking funding and legal help to fight for the future of Nitter. Lawyers, organizations, or anyone who can help are asked to get in touch. Any further news will be posted here. Contact: zedeus@pm.me · @zedeus:nolog.chat
Donations go first toward legal costs, if needed. Anything not needed for that supports development of Nitter or its successor. Donations can be made via Liberapay, Patreon, Ko-fi, BTC, ETH, XMR, ZEC, and several other cryptocurrencies.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing