X notifications not working? Users report glitches and delays; company yet to respond

Several social media users complained about notifications not working on X, platform formerly known as Twitter

Published on: May 9, 2025, 18:43:56 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Several social media users complained about notifications not working on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Some said they were seeing delays up to 12-14 hours. The Elon Musk-led company is yet to respond to the alleged issues. There is no major spike in Downdetector reports yet, however, the notification issue has been reported by hundreds of users since late Thursday.

This illustration photograph shows the logo of social network X (formerly Twitter) displayed on a smartphone. (AFP/File)

“If you’re missing alerts, don’t worry it’s not your phone, it’s an X-side issue. Should be back up soon…feels kinda lonely here,” one person tweeted, reporting the issue.

“Why is my x notifications not working??” another one asked.

“Anyone else not getting any X notifications for roughly the last 13 hours!? O.o My main people I confirmed still have notis on, they have posts, I have not been informed,” a third X user noted.

Here's what you can do if the X notification issue persists

Use email notifications

- Enable email notifications for X activity. Go to X > Settings & Privacy > Notifications > Preferences > Email Notifications and turn on options like mentions, replies, or likes. Check your email regularly for updates.

Manually check X

- Periodically open the X app or website and check your Notifications tab directly. You can also visit your profile to see interactions like mentions, replies, or likes.

Try using X on a different device

- Try accessing X on another device to see if notifications work there. Sometimes, device-specific issues can be bypassed this way. On a browser, enable desktop notifications.

Monitor X via third-party tools

- Use social media management tools to track mentions, replies, or specific keywords. These can provide real-time updates without relying on X’s push notifications.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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