"I Didn't Delete It": Chaos on X as Users Report Mysterious Disappearance of Posts
On April 29, 2026, the phrase "I didn't delete it" ( keshitenai ) began trending on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread confusion. Numerous users are reporting that their past posts and replies have vanished from their timelines despite not performing any deletion actions themselves. The reported disappearances cover a wide range of content. Beyond simple text posts, users have noted the loss of carefully crafted illustrations, cherished photos, important livestream announcements, and direct replies to specific users. All of these appear to have been hidden or deleted against the users' intentions. The platform has been flooded with perplexed comments such as "Is this a bug?", "The photo I posted yesterday is gone," and "I can't even see my own posts when I try to quote them." Some users were so bewildered they even questioned if they had accidentally deleted posts while sleepwalking, highlighting the i...