X, formerly known as Twitter, has begun reinstating accounts that were recently suspended in a sweeping banwave targeting users of third-party applications such as OldTweetDeck. The platform appears to be quietly reversing these enforcement actions, following widespread reports of unjustified suspensions linked to the use of unofficial TweetDeck alternatives. Several users have confirmed that their accounts have been restored without requiring formal appeals, though not all affected profiles have been unbanned yet.
Our own X account, which was suspended as part of this enforcement wave, has since been reinstated. However, as many users have observed, data such as follower counts and lists are taking time to return to normal. This suggests that X is performing the reinstatements in phases, with restoration of associated account data occurring gradually across the platform.
Reports from affected users on GitHub and other community platforms indicate that reinstatements are actively underway. One user, identified as Classsic36, documented that five of their six suspended accounts had been unbanned over the course of a few hours. Another user, Tanukiddo, noted that two out of three of their accounts were restored, though follower data remained temporarily missing. Others confirmed similar experiences, explaining that while their accounts were active again on desktop, mobile interfaces still displayed suspension notices—likely a syncing issue that should resolve in due time.
The banwave initially began when X’s automated systems flagged users of OldTweetDeck for “inauthentic behavior.” OldTweetDeck, a community-developed recreation of the original TweetDeck interface, gained traction after the service was placed behind the X Premium paywall in 2023. The crackdown drew sharp criticism from long-time users, many of whom viewed it as excessive given the tool’s non-malicious nature.
While not every account has been reinstated, the ongoing reversal of bans indicates that X may be moving to correct what appears to have been a broad and unintended enforcement. Still, some users remain wary. As one commenter, italomartinns, wrote, the ordeal was “enough to scare me into not using it anymore,” reflecting a sentiment shared by many who rely on the platform for long-term personal and professional communication.
At present, X has not released any official statement regarding the issue or the restoration process. However, with users steadily regaining access to their accounts, the company seems to be quietly addressing what became one of its most contentious moderation mishaps in recent months.
