Restores the twitter logo/favicon to X (twitter) & brings back the original Twitter experience.
Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer Extension
Freebird is a Chrome extension designed to bring back the classic Twitter logo and favicon. This extension restores the classic Twitter logo, bringing back the nostalgia and familiarity of the original design. Free the bird.
🌟 Features
Logo Restoration: The extension replaces the new X (twitter) logo with the classic one, restoring the familiar look of your Twitter interface.
Favicon Restoration: Not just the logo, but the favicon (the small icon you see on the browser tab) is also replaced with the classic one.
Tweet Button Restoration: Changes the \"Post\" button text to \"Tweet,\" bringing back the traditional Twitter terminology. It also restores the \"Retweet\" button as well.
Home Button Restoration: Restores the original birdhouse icon for the home button.
Header Title Restoration: The extension changes the Chrome Tab's title from \"X\" to \"Twitter,\" maintaining the consistent appearance of the platform.
Tweet Text Restoration: Changes instances where \"Post\" or \"Repost\" text is shown to \"Tweet\" / \"Retweet\".
Seamless Integration: The extension works smoothly and does not disrupt your Twitter browsing experience.
📝 How It Works
Locates the Logo: The extension identifies the X (twitter) logo by targeting the SVG path of the logo.
Replaces the Logo: Once the logo is identified, it is replaced with the classic Twitter logo. The same process is repeated for the favicon.
Tweet Button Restoration: Changes the \"Post\" button text to \"Tweet,\" bringing back the traditional Twitter terminology. It also restores the \"Retweet\" button as well.
Changes Header Title: The extension changes the Chrome Tab's title from \"X\" to \"Twitter,\" maintaining the consistent appearance of the platform.
V1.28 Notes:
- Tweet button on inner tweet panel restored
(tab headers will be fixed shortly the developer is aware and working towards a solution)
V1.27 Notes:
- support re-added for both x.com and twitter.com domains
V1.26 Notes:
- Tweet text buttons restored from twitter update
- New extension icon added
V1.25 Notes:
- Bug fix for accounts with \"X\" in tab title
V1.24 Notes:
- Bug fix for \"Undo Retweet\" text
V1.23 Notes:
- Hover tooltip for tablet sidebar tweet button restored to \"Tweet\"
V1.22 Notes:
- In For You tab bubble \"posts\" text changed to \"tweets\"
- \"tweets\" text restored on blocked accounts
- \"tweets\" text restored on account that have you blocked
V1.21 Notes:
- \"tweets\" text restored in trending tab
- \"These tweets are protected\" text restored
- \"Save tweet\" text restored
- V1.1-2 changelog notes moved to changelog.md file for brevity
V1.20 Notes:
- Retweets text in analytics tab fix
[~This extension is made by an independent developer in their spare time and is offered at no cost. Like you, the developer wishes to restore X back to Twitter. Please keep this in mind and be kind when leaving a review :)~]
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How to download and manually install Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extension file
Select and download the Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer 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 Freebird - X (Twitter) Logo Replacer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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