Social media websites like Twitter are always looking for ways to update their settings and features, making it a more enjoyable experience for everybody. However, this doesn’t mean that you like or agree with all the updates as they occur. Many users still prefer the old Twitter design, finding it more user-friendly and visually appealing.
If you’re having trouble adjusting to Twitter’s new design and wish that you could make the most of the old one, let’s talk. Here is how to get the old Twitter design back using a couple of different methods.
Using Good Twitter for Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome on your computer. If you use Google Chrome for all of your web browsing, then you can easily install an extension named Good Twitter that can bring back the old Twitter design. You’ll find it in the Applications Folder for Mac.
- Visit https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions. Sign in to your Google account if you aren’t already.
- Write ‘Good Twitter’ into the search bar and click ‘enter’ or ‘return’. You should see it come up along with several other results.
- Click ‘add to chrome’ right next to Good Twitter. This should be the first option that you see on the list. There will be a pop up that talks about the permissions you’ll need to grant for the extension to run.
- Click ‘add extension’ on the pop up. There will be a confirmation message once the extension has finished installing. You will also see a white Twitter bird icon in the button bar, which is the Good Twitter extension. It will become blue when you’re on Twitter.
- Go to Twitter, where you should see the old Twitter design instead of the new one. You might need to refresh the page, or clear your history if you don’t see any changes.
Using Good Twitter with Firefox
- Open Firefox on your computer. It will either be in the start menu or the applications folder if you have a Mac.
- Visit https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/. This shows you all of Firefox’s add ons for the browser.
- Search Good Twitter in the ‘find add-ons’ search bar. This will be at the top of the page. You will see some results come up.
- Click ‘Good Twitter’ when you find it in the search results. It should be the first one that comes up.
- Click ‘Add to Firefox’, which will be near the top of the page. A pop up will tell you the permissions you need to allow for it to work.
- Click ‘add’ on the pop up menu. A confirmation message will come up.
- Choose whether you want the extension to run in private windows when you browse. Click ‘allow this extension to run in private windows’ on the pop-up. If you don’t, just leave it blank.
- Click ‘okay got it’ on the pop up. Good Twitter is now installed.
- Visit Twitter and make sure that the necessary changes have been made. If you see the old design still, either refresh or clear your history.
Final Thoughts
While Twitter continuously rolls out updates to enhance user experience, not everyone enjoys the new changes. If you miss the old Twitter design, there are still ways to bring back the familiar look and feel. Whether you use browser extensions, scripts, or alternative methods, you can regain the classic interface that many users prefer. Just be mindful that Twitter may update its platform further, potentially affecting these workarounds. Stay informed and flexible to keep using Twitter the way you like it best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still access the old Twitter design?
Yes, but it requires browser extensions, scripts, or specific tweaks since Twitter doesn’t offer an official option. ↩︎
Do browser extensions work to restore the old Twitter design?
Some extensions can revert Twitter’s layout, but their effectiveness depends on Twitter’s updates.
Is it safe to use scripts to get the old Twitter design?
Using trusted scripts is generally safe, but always download them from reliable sources to avoid security risks.
Will Twitter block me for using the old design?
Twitter doesn’t typically ban users for interface tweaks, but unsupported methods may stop working over time.
Can I switch back to the new design after reverting?
Yes, you can disable the extension or script anytime to return to Twitter’s current interface.
