What does PDNA mean on X?

Post label in X’s Under the Hood report · Not shown on X

`PDNA`

Post labelNot shown on X

The post is hidden while X reviews it for a possible Terms of Service violation.

What X’s report says

What it means

Post detected by automated systems as likely to contain content in violation of X’s Terms of Service policy.

Effect on visibility

Post is not shown on X while pending further review.

What X’s code adds

Dropped for everyone but you, in Following too, while it is reviewed.

Read from X’s open-source code. X’s live settings can differ.

What to do

Wait for the review. If the post clearly breaks a rule, delete it yourself. Don’t repost the same content in the meantime.

X’s wording is copied from underTheHoodLabels.strato in X’s open-source code. Last checked against X’s code on October 17, 2026.

How to check if you have this label

Open X’s Under the Hood report while logged in. There is no menu link, so use the direct link. It lists every label on your posts and account last month, with a count. How to read it: X Under the Hood report explained.

Got another label in your report? Look it up here.

Common questions

What does PDNA mean on X?: The post is hidden while X reviews it for a possible Terms of Service violation. X’s own description: “Post detected by automated systems as likely to contain content in violation of X’s Terms of Service policy.” Effect: “Post is not shown on X while pending further review.”
How do I fix PDNA?: Wait for the review. If the post clearly breaks a rule, delete it yourself. Don’t repost the same content in the meantime.
How do I know if I have PDNA?: Open X’s Under the Hood report at x.com/i/jf/under_the_hood while logged in. It lists every label on your posts and account last month. You need an account at least one year old with 10 or more posts in the prior month.