A viral April Fools’ prank on X has created a buzz on Elon Musk’s social media platform on April 1, 2026.According to the viral posts circulating on X, the prank claimed that users could no longer copy links to videos as the platform has disabled the “Copy link” option specifically for videos. The users spreading the claim used dramatic memes, reaction clips or conspiracy angles.The joke became viral when a user posted a clip on X claiming that the platform no longer lets you copy video links. The video went viral overnight, gaining millions of views. However, it turned out that the viral claim was an April Fools’ prank, not an actual change to the website or app.Many media outlets confirmed that the feature is still active and that X still allows users to copy links to videos.Continue reading for more information.X Viral April Fools’ Day prank explainedMultiple posts on X went viral on April 1 claiming “you can’t copy video links anymore” which is celebrated as April Fools’ Day. However, it was later revealed as a prank rather than an actual change. Reports claimed it was mainly designed to engage viewers and generate views.April Fools' Day is an annual tradition celebrated on April 1 in many countries around the world. It is a day dedicated to playing harmless jokes and hoaxes on friends and colleagues.Users took to the platform to share screenshots and clips asserting that Elon Musk’s app has removed the “Copy Link” option for videos. For instance –A post from PopXclusive containing a clip of Shakira posted:“You can’t Copy the link of a shakira video anymore on X.”Many took to the comments section falling for the bait at first, but a majority of them replied, proving it was wrong. They claimed to have easily copied the link. Some even got frustrated as a user wrote:“ban every account that claims “you can’t copy video links anymore.”Another said:“April Fools hit different this year”Someone added:“Facts. Every time I see that, I know it’s fake news. Ban the clout chasers.”A person commented:“What’s the deal with this though? I keep seeing it, what’s the origin story of this stupidity.”Another post was from an X user - @ayeejuju who posted a clip of Ryan Gosling in a state of shock, which fits the prank’s dramatic tone. The post gained up to two million views. The clip stated:“u can’t copy and paste video links anymore…”Some accounts later admitted it was a deliberate April Fools’ prank designed for engagement on the social media platform. Others treated it as a ragebait or misinformation which timed perfectly with the holiday.How to copy a video link on X?If one wants to copy a video link from X, here is what the user has to do:On the app:Tap the share iconSelect Copy linkOn the desktop:Right-click the video you need to copy the link from.Choose “copy link to Post”A user can also copy the link of the URL from the browser address after opening the post. The copied link lets others view the video directly on X. There’s no dedicated "video-only" available.