Merlin
Old Twitter Layout (2024)

Old Twitter Layout (2024)

An extension that returns old Twitter's look from 2015 or 2018. WORKS IN 2024!

What is Old Twitter Layout (2024)?
"Old Twitter Layout (2024)" is a Firefox extension that restores the classic Twitter interface from 2015 or 2018, preserving user preference for a nostalgic social media experience. It includes a full feature set such as chronological timelines, custom profile colors, ad removal, video downloads, tweet translation, dark mode, and more, without adding CSS to Twitter's original design. This client-based solution also provides analytics-free browsing with added customizations and functionality for a uniquely user-tailored Twitter experience.
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This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2024-04-26
By: dimden
Users: 10,063
Rating: 4.63 (169)
Version: 1.8.3.7 (Last updated: 2024-04-13)
Creation date: 2022-07-21
Weekly download count: 427
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • unlimitedStorage
  • *://*.twitter.com/*
  • *://twitter.com/*
  • *://twimg.com/*
  • *://*.twimg.com/*
  • https://dimden.dev/*
  • https://raw.githubusercontent.com/*
  • webRequest
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Size: 1.94M
URLs: Website
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Extension to return old Twitter layout from 2015 (or 2018). WORKS IN 2024! This addon doesn't add any CSS on top of original Twitter. It's fully different client that replaces original new Twitter client. You need to be logged in to Twitter to use this addon. Chrome version

Please visit extension settings after installing to make it work just as you like. It switches to chronological timeline by default, you can switch back to algorithmical timeline in settings.

The code is open source! Check Github repo to see the code and report any issues.

Features

  • Almost all of Twitter functionality is implemented
  • Both reverse chronological and algorithmical timelines support. And exclusive: Reverse chronological timeline with friends likes and follows (basically mix of both chrono and algo timelines)
  • Custom profile link colors supported
  • You can change custom profile link color and it'll appear for other extension users (priority: oldtwitter color db -> twitter color db -> default color)
  • Removes all analytics and tracking from Twitter
  • Track your unfollowers for free
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Pros
  • Customizability
  • Improved performance on weak computers
  • Better UI with nostalgia
Cons
  • Frequent page refreshing
  • Log out issues
  • Issues with video downloads
Most mentioned
  • Customizability
  • Improved performance on weak computers
  • Log out issues
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18100434, 2024-04-25
by Firefox user 17681293, 2024-04-15
by Firefox user 17681293, 2024-04-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Old Twitter Layout (2024) is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this add-on unless you absolutely trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood

Old Twitter Layout (2024) may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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