Today's decision comes after an in-depth market investigation launched on 13 May 2024 following the notification by X of its status of potential gatekeeper. Together with the notification, X also submitted rebuttal arguments, explaining why its online social networking service should not, in its view, qualify as an important gateway between businesses and consumers, even if X is deemed to meet the quantitative thresholds set out in the DMA.

Following a thorough assessment of all arguments, including input by relevant stakeholders, and after consulting the Digital Markets Advisory Committee, the Commission concluded that X does indeed not qualify as a gatekeeper in relation to its online social networking service, given that the investigation revealed that X is not an important gateway for business users to reach end users.

The Commission will continue to monitor the developments on the market with respect to this service, should any substantial changes arise.

The non-confidential version of the decision will be published on the Commission's DMA website.

Commission decides not to designate X's online social networking service under the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has concluded its in-depth market investigation into X's online social networking service, following X's notification as a potential gatekeeper. X provided arguments explaining why it should not be considered a key gateway between businesses and consumers, despite meeting the quantitative thresholds of the DMA.

After assessing all arguments and consulting stakeholders and the Digital Markets Advisory Committee, the Commission determined that X's online social networking service does not act as a gatekeeper, as it is not a significant channel for business users to reach end users.

The Commission will continue to monitor the market developments concerning X's online social networking service for any significant changes that may impact its gatekeeper status.

The non-confidential version of the Commission's decision will be made available on the DMA website for public access.



Commission decides not to designate X's online social networking service under the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has decided that X's online social networking service does not meet the criteria to be designated as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.