Allows users to choose what types of tweets appear in their timeline and to hide Retweets on a per-user basis.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.2
Update
October 20, 2022
Size
1.3MiB
Developer
Category
Users
381
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
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Twitter Timeline Fixer Extension

Update 1.1.1: Extension broke when using default BG color due to Twitter update, now fixed.
Github source: https://github.com/FlashTrance/Twitter-Timeline-Fixer

By default, Twitter shows you a variety of Tweets that do not directly pertain to the people you are following. From showing what the users you follow \"Like\", to popping up with a Tweet letting you know that some random person you've never talked to in your life has just commented on a post of someone you follow, Twitter's timeline can certainly be a messy, frustrating experience at times.

And the worst part is, there's no way to turn these Tweets off... until now, that is...

Twitter Timeline Fixer is an extension that allows you to toggle these random Tweets on and off. You can show/hide 5 types of Tweets:

1. \"Liked\" - Tweets that users you follow have liked
2. \"Reply\" - Replies by random people on posts of users you follow
3. \"Followed By\" - Tweets by people who are followed by users you follow, but who you don't follow personally (confounding, I know)
4. \"Follow Topic\" - Tweets recommending you to follow a topic, like \"Drawing\" or \"Cycling\"
5. \"Retweets\" - Tweets that users you follow have retweeted

In addition, I've added some granularity to the \"Retweets\" function. Many people don't want to hide all their retweets, but we know those certain users who just retweet wacky stuff constantly... for these cases, Twitter Timeline Fixer comes with a \"Retweet Filter\", which allows you to specify the users who's Retweets you want to hide.

NOTE: You must refresh your Twitter page after installing this extension for it to take effect. If that doesn't work, please try restarting your browser.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Twitter Timeline Fixer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Twitter Timeline Fixer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Twitter Timeline Fixer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Twitter Timeline Fixer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Twitter Timeline Fixer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Twitter Timeline Fixer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Twitter Timeline Fixer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Twitter Timeline Fixer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Twitter Timeline Fixer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Twitter Timeline Fixer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Twitter Timeline Fixer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Twitter Timeline Fixer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Twitter Timeline Fixer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Twitter Timeline Fixer extension file

Select and download the Twitter Timeline Fixer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Twitter Timeline Fixer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Twitter Timeline Fixer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Twitter Timeline Fixer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Twitter Timeline Fixer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Christopher McEwen (ID: 00000048bd1a8cd4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 Does what it says, though it won't save my settings for some reason, so every time I reload the browser I have to re-enable "Hide Retweets". If it would save the settings it'd be 5 stars.

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ハガユウキ (ID: 000000880f87954a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/19/2022 This is good for me! Thank you for creating this extention

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Neeb Llyas (ID: 000000885fd15360) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/02/2022 doesn't work for me edit: it work now!

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FRC (ID: 0000000ccbf11abf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/30/2022 I would give it a 6/5 if I could. Finally after so much time I found an extension that got rid of the horrid "topic" tweets that appeared on the timeline. Thank you!!

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Carlos Sifuentes (ID: 000000c65ca103b6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/20/2022 ES LA MERA V**** SI SIRVIO XDDDDDD