Why is EFF quitting X?

Impressions crashed 97% since 2018; Musk ignored their fixes for moderation, security, user control.

Where will EFF post after leaving X?

Bluesky, Mastodon primarily; still on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok for reach (no endorsement).

Not yet — it limps on — but signals big orgs shifting to fediverse alternatives.

Imagine you're a digital rights fighter, screaming into the void on X. EFF just walked away—impressions tanked 97%. Here's why it hits home.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

EFF's X impressions fell 97% since 2018, forcing the exit after years of declining reach. 𝕏
They're shifting to Bluesky and Mastodon, boosting decentralized social platforms. 𝕏
This echoes early web shifts from walled gardens to open protocols, predicting a fediverse boom. 𝕏

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Originally reported by FOSS Force