--- title: 'X Communities Go Public: More Visibility, More Engagement' disqus: hackmd --- X Communities Go Public: More Visibility, More Engagement === ![Communities Go Public](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/S1uKQowt1e.jpg) X, formerly known as Twitter, has rolled out an update that makes posts from its topic-based communities more accessible to a wider audience. The platform aims to increase engagement by allowing non-community members to see and interact with community discussions. ## What’s New? With this update, posts and replies from X communities will now appear in more areas of the app, including users’ main feeds and recommended posts. Previously, community discussions were limited to members only, but now they have a chance to reach a much larger audience. Non-community members can also reply to posts, but replies from actual community members will be given priority. This ensures that discussions within the community remain at the forefront while still allowing broader engagement. Additionally, X has decided to keep community content visible even if the community itself is deleted. However, users will still have control over their own posts and can remove them if they choose. Do check my guide that I have written on: [Increase Followers for Your X Account Organically: A Detailed Guide](https://socioblend.com/blog/increase-followers-for-your-x-account-organically-a-detailed-guide/06/04/) Why This Matters --- This change could significantly increase the reach of community posts, leading to more discussions and engagement across the platform. According to X, community engagement has grown considerably, with reports indicating a **600%** increase in time spent in communities year-over-year and around **650,000** community posts being created daily. [data source socialmediatoday.com] Despite this growth, X recently removed the communities tab from the bottom navigation bar, replacing it with a dedicated video tab. This suggests that while communities are growing, they may not yet be a top engagement driver compared to other features like video content. Potential Concerns --- While this update may bring more visibility to community discussions, some users might not be comfortable with their posts being exposed outside their intended audience. Communities are designed for people with shared interests, and opening them up to a wider audience could lead to unwanted interactions. However, X has provided some control options, such as allowing moderators to hide replies from non-members and setting rules to limit non-member participation. What’s Next? --- With this update now in effect, it remains to be seen how users will respond. Will this lead to more engagement and lively discussions, or will it create friction for those who prefer closed community interactions? Either way, X is pushing forward with its vision to make community discussions a bigger part of the platform. What Do You Think? --- Do you like the idea of community posts reaching more users, or do you prefer discussions to stay within the group? Share your thoughts in the comments below! :::info **You can read my other articles published on hackmd.io below!:** [10 Twitch Streamers Who Made Millions (And How You Can Pretend You're Working While Watching Them)](https://hackmd.io/@SocialMediaHelper/10TwitchStreamersWhoMadeMillions) [Kai Cenat and AMP Members Blasted for Abusing $70K AI Robot on Twitch Stream ](https://hackmd.io/@SocialMediaHelper/KaiCenatAbusingAIRobot) [YouTube Shorts vs. Long-Form Content: What Works Best? ](https://hackmd.io/@SocialMediaHelper/YouTubeShortsvsLongFormContentWhatWorksBest) [Kick Streaming: Updates and Key Metrics](https://hackmd.io/@SocialMediaHelper/kick-streaming-key-updates) [Kick’s Controversial Rules: Too Loose or Just Right?](https://hackmd.io/@SocialMediaHelper/kicks-controversial-rules-loose-or-right) ::: ###### tags: `X` `X communities`