X says its updated web app is way faster
X is rolling out a significantly faster version of its web application, which the company claims reduces load times from 22 seconds to 2.7 seconds on slow connections. The update involves technical infrastructure changes, including consolidating server functions.
Why it matters
Performance improvements are critical for user retention and accessibility, especially for global users on slower network connections.
X is introducing a new version of its web app that it says is much faster than before, and it’s now rolling out the updated app “one country at a time” for signed-in users.
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