Short answer
No, X has no setting to restore the classic Twitter design or bird logo; you can get closer by using the Following tab, adjusting display settings, muting features you dislike, or using a well-reviewed browser extension that restyles x.com.
Key takeaways
- The Following tab gives the old chronological timeline.
- Display settings change theme, color and font size.
- Extensions can restyle the web version but read your browsing; choose carefully.
People miss old Twitter for different reasons: the bird, the word "tweet", the chronological timeline, third-party apps, or just how it felt. Some of that you can get back; some is gone.
What can I restore?
| What you miss | What works now |
|---|---|
| Chronological timeline | The Following tab, and pinned Lists |
| Fewer recommendations | Stay on Following; use "Not interested" in For You |
| Old colors and themes | Settings > Accessibility, display and languages > Display |
| TweetDeck columns | X Pro, included with Premium |
| Third-party apps (Tweetbot, Twitterrific) | Discontinued in 2023 after API changes |
| Bird logo and "tweet" wording | Browser extensions only, on desktop |
| The old look for a slide or meme | Our classic Twitter generator |
Are restyling extensions safe?
Some are; check reviews, update history and permissions, and avoid ones that need access to every site.
An extension that restyles x.com can read what you see there. Prefer open-source ones with many users and a recent update. Remove any that start showing ads or redirecting links.
Why can't X just offer a classic mode?
X has moved on to a different product: video, long posts, subscriptions, AI features and payments.
The rebrand in July 2023 was a deliberate break. Display options are as close as X gets. Some people who wanted the old feel moved to Bluesky, Mastodon or Threads; see the alternatives compared.
What features from old Twitter still exist under new names?
Quite a few: the product changed its words more than its parts.
| Old name | 2026 name |
|---|---|
| Tweet | Post |
| Retweet | Repost |
| Quote Tweet | Quote |
| Twitter Blue | X Premium |
| TweetDeck | X Pro |
| Super Follows | Subscriptions |
| DMs | Chat (with encryption) |
| Verified (legacy) | Checkmarks via Premium, Premium Business or government programs |
And some are simply gone: Fleets, Circle, Moments creation, Ticketed Spaces and, in 2026, Communities. Our retired features hub covers each one.
Questions people ask
Can I bring back the bird logo?
Not officially. Some browser extensions swap the logo on x.com back to a bird, but they only change what you see in that browser.
Can I get chronological tweets?
Yes. Tap Following at the top of Home. X remembers your choice in most versions; pinned Lists are also chronological.
Is there an app that looks like old Twitter?
Most third-party Twitter clients shut down after X ended free API access in 2023. Desktop X Pro (formerly TweetDeck) keeps a column layout for Premium users.