X Will Soon Indicate if a Profile is Using a VPN Or Not

X could soon expose many troll accounts that regularly post about foreign politics and sensitive issues.

The platform announced it will add new profile data, including account creation date, location of the creator, and username changes over time.

Users will be able to tap on a profile to view this information. This will make it easier to identify bots, manipulator accounts, and profiles designed to provoke or amplify divisive content.

X is also working on another data point: an indicator for whether an account is using a VPN to mask its true location.

All these features will appear in a new “About this profile” section. It won’t be displayed in-stream, but provides more context. Users can better understand where posts are coming from and why someone might be posting about foreign topics.

Foreign influence campaigns have been a major problem for X and other social platforms. Such operations amplify propaganda, stir division, and target foreign governments.

For example, Microsoft has repeatedly flagged large-scale influence campaigns from China targeting U.S.-based social apps. In 2025, Google terminated over 10,000 YouTube channels linked to Chinese influence operations, along with hundreds connected to Russian campaigns.

With X lowering moderation to support free speech, the platform has become more vulnerable to these activities. The new profile indicators could help reduce the impact of foreign influence by providing transparency.

However, these features will only be effective if users actively check profiles. Awareness of account location or VPN usage can reduce the influence of foreign operatives in discussions.

Overall, this is a positive step for transparency. Users will gain more context about who is posting, which can help identify suspicious or manipulative accounts.

The new “About this profile” page is expected to launch in the app very soon.

FAQs

What new information will X profiles display?

Profiles will show account creation date, creator location, username changes, and soon, VPN usage indicators.

How will this help users identify trolls or bots?

Users can see account history and location data, making it easier to detect accounts designed to provoke or spread divisive content.

Will the new data appear in the main feed?

No, it will be available in a new “About this profile” section, not in-stream.

Why is VPN detection important for X?

VPN indicators help reveal accounts masking their true location, reducing the impact of foreign influence and coordinated campaigns.

When will the “About this profile” feature launch?

X plans to roll out the new section soon, though an exact date has not yet been confirmed.