Twitter rebrands to X under Elon Musk; Here’s a list of brands which changed logos in 2023

In a massive move since Elon Musk took over the platform, Twitter has introduced a new official logo, replacing its iconic bird symbol with the letter "X." Musk announced the change on Twitter, stating that the domain "X dot com" now redirects to "Twitter dot com," and the interim "X" logo will be live later in the day.

Since its founding in 2006, Twitter has been recognized by its avian branding, a clever play on the sound of birds chattering. The blue bird logo has been the symbol of Twitter's visual identity since the beginning, but now it has been replaced with a striking white "X." This transformation marks a significant shift for the social media giant under Elon Musk's leadership.

Here’s a list of all brands which have changed logos in 2023:

Nokia

In February 2023, Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications company, unveiled a new logo. The updated version is a simplified representation of the old logo, and instead of the traditional iconic blue color, it now features a variety of colors based on its application.

LinkedIn

In April 2023, LinkedIn, the professional networking site, underwent a logo change. The new logo reflects a modern and simplified design compared to the previous version, and it incorporates a lighter shade of blue.

Slack

In May 2023, Slack, the workplace messaging platform, introduced a new logo. The updated design is more minimalist than the previous one, featuring a simplified wordmark and a color change to lighter shades of blue and green.

Spotify

In June 2023, Spotify, the music streaming service, unveiled a new logo. The updated design showcases a more vibrant and playful look compared to the previous version, with a brighter green color and a change in typography.

Twitch

In July 2023, Twitch, the live streaming platform, underwent a logo change. The new logo features a more contemporary and streamlined design compared to the old one, with a lighter shade of purple and a modified typography.

FAQs:

Q1:Who is Elon Musk?
Elon Reeve Musk is a successful entrepreneur and investor. He holds key positions in various companies, such as being the founder, CEO, and chief engineer of SpaceX, the CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc., the owner and CTO of Twitter, the founder of the Boring Company, a co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI, and the president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation.

Q2:When did Elon Musk takeover Twitter?
On October 27, 2022, Elon Musk completed the acquisition of Twitter. He gradually accumulated shares of the company starting from January 2022 and became the largest shareholder, owning 9.1 percent of the company by April. Twitter extended an invitation for Musk to join its board of directors, which he initially accepted but later declined.