Twitter Background Restorer

Restores your own twitter background, instead of the horrible white one.

Twitter Background Restorer: Customise Your Twitter Experience

'Twitter Background Restorer' is a Chrome extension that re-establishes control over your Twitter environment by allowing you to set a custom background image and colour. Providing a nostalgic throwback, it combats the stark white ocean that is Twitter's current homepage and allows for pleasant user customisation. Once activated, you can upload an image, pick a colour, and decide on the image's arrangement on the page. Note: this feature is local - your chosen background won't be visible to other users.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

By: Autophagy
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.34
(53)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-18)
Creation date: 2019-04-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*.twitter.com/
  • https://*.twitter.com/
  • http://*.x.com/
  • https://*.x.com/
Size: 41.06K

Other platforms

Twitter Bookmark Manager (v1.8.0)
4.65 (103) 6,145+
Twitter Background Restorer (v2.2.0)
4.80 (5) 64
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Extension summary

A chrome extension that lets you set a custom background image and colour for web twitter. A nostalgic throwback to when the homepage wasn't a sea of searing white.

Installation

Install from the Web Store and click on 'Options' below the extension. You can then upload an image and specify a colour.

You can currently:

Upload a custom image Set a custom background colour Specify whether the image tiles or not Specify whether the image stretches to cover the page or not.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • The extension effectively restores custom backgrounds, improving user experience on Twitter.
  • The developer quickly updated the extension after the URL change to x.com, demonstrating good support.
  • Many users find the extension essential for avoiding blinding backgrounds on Twitter.
  • Easy to set up and use, with clear instructions provided.
  • Works well for a long duration without issues.
Cons
  • The extension stopped working after the URL change to x.com, causing frustration among users.
  • Some users experienced lag when selecting certain options, like 'Image', which affected scrolling performance.
  • Occasional issues with text readability on certain pages if the background is dark.
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working after the change to x.com.
  • Quick fix after the URL change.
  • Essential for avoiding bright backgrounds.
  • Developer support and updates.
  • Works perfectly for many users.
User reviews
for anyone looking at this in october, it still works !!
by cameron, 2024-10-27

Thank you to the developer for updating this extension to function with the domain change. Still works perfectly, as it always has.

Had this extension feels like forever and never had a regret! The speedy fix after Tusky Musky broke Twitter (I refuse to call it "X") again is perfect and on par! Dev...I love you! Thank you!
by Susan Smith, 2024-06-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Twitter Background Restorer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Twitter Background Restorer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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