Will X (formerly Twitter) be removed from the App Store? Elon Musk's announcement that X will remove the ability to block accounts has sparked controversy and raised serious questions about its future on both the Apple and Google App stores. Removing this feature from the app can result in a violation of Apple and Google App stores that say platforms with user-generated content need to allow their users to block abusive profiles.

Elon Musk on Friday said that users of X, formerly known as Twitter, will no longer be able to block others on the platform. The announcement has caused uproar as the ability to block accounts is seen as crucial for protecting users from harassment, abuse, and unwanted interactions.

Nearly immediately after Elon Musk announced that he was going to kill the ability to block other users from a feed, App Store terms and conditions were said to be a major hurdle. Many are questioning if this decision will violate app store guidelines.

According to Apple’s App Store guidelines, however, Twitter might get removed from the App Store if it removes the ability for users to block people. The App Store mandates that apps with user-generated content provide users with the tools to manage their online experience and safety, including the ability to block abusive profiles. If X eliminates this crucial feature, it risks being delisted.

The debate continues: can X maintain a safe and user-friendly environment without the block feature, and will Apple and Google enforce their guidelines? The future of X on the app stores hangs in the balance.