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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Adrienne Martinez

INSANE: X custom timelines explained here s how to build your perfect feed | Vintage Vibes

X launched 'Custom Timelines' to enhance user experience and further personalise their feeds (Credit: Screenshot from X/nikitabier)

Social media giant X has officially overhauled its user experience with the launch of 'Custom Timelines,' a Grok-powered update described by head of product Nikita Bier as 'one of our biggest changes' to the platform.

The feature, which rolled out globally on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, allows users to bin the 'one-size-fits-all' algorithm in favour of highly specialised niche feeds. By enabling users to pin over 75 distinct topics directly to their home screen, the update effectively decentralises the traditional 'For You' tab into a series of personalised information hubs.

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