Twitter Celebrates 20 Years, Still Faced with Global Censorship Despite its Growing Influence
Twitter/X was first made available as a platform in 2006 and has faced continued opposition from global censors over its existence. The site is now 18 years old, having launched publicly on July 15, 2006.
Twitter/X was launched publicly in July 2006 and has been a target of global censorship for nearly two decades, earning it a reputation as an unwelcome platform among censors. The site's 18-year-old Twitter account is old enough to vote and marks its growth from a young, innovative platform to a mature, influential force online. As the internet continues to evolve, Twitter/X remains a symbol of free expression and open communication. Despite facing persistent efforts to censor it, the platform has endured and continues to shape online discourse.
