A judge at the Supreme Court in Brazil on Saturday ordered the suspension of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, following a legal tussle. The suspension, ruled by justice Alexandre de Moraes, came following a refusal by Elon Musk, the owner of X, to name a legal representative in the country.
With X banned in one of its biggest markets in the world, albeit temporarily, the space is open for new players to take its position. So, what are the alternatives available for Brazilians amid the X ban? Here's a list.
Mastodon: A decentralized social network that offers a similar experience to Twitter but with more control over privacy and content.
Reddit: Known for its diverse communities and discussion forums on virtually any topic.
Threads: Meta’s new platform is designed for real-time conversations, similar to Twitter.
Facebook: A well-established platform with a wide range of features for connecting with friends and communities.
Bluesky: A decentralized social network project initiated by Twitter’s co-founder Jack Dorsey.
Discord: Popular for its chat rooms and communities, especially among gamers.
Instagram: Great for sharing photos and videos, with a strong focus on visual content.
Truth Social: A platform launched by former President Donald Trump, catering to those seeking an alternative to mainstream social media.
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Brazil is a key market for X, which has faced advertiser losses since Musk bought the former Twitter in 2022. According to market research group Emarketer, around 40 million Brazilians, or about one-fifth of the population, use X at least once a month, Associated Press reported.
Late Thursday, X's official Global Government Affairs page stated they expected de Moraes to shut down the platform "simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents."