# Control Panel for Twitter

> Take control of your timeline

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1668516167](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1668516167)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1668516167`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.24.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2023-02-03
- **Size:** 1.14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/control-panel-for-twitter/id1668516167)
- **Website:** [https://soitis.dev/control-panel-for-twitter](https://soitis.dev/control-panel-for-twitter)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://soitis.dev/control-panel-for-twitter/privacy-policy](https://soitis.dev/control-panel-for-twitter/privacy-policy)

## Description

Control Panel for Twitter is a Safari extension that gives you control over your Twitter experience by prioritizing the chronological Following timeline and letting you hide or tailor the algorithmic For You feed. It’s configurable through the extension options so you can customize how you see your timeline.

Along with UI improvements like muting quote tweets, hiding promoted content and prompts, and a full-width timeline, it also includes privacy-focused tweaks to reduce distractions and improve performance while using Twitter.

## Rankings

- #169,156 — Overall
- #16 — Social Networking (Paid)
- #21 — twitter scraper
- #22 — twitter data

## Review summary

Control Panel for Twitter excels at removing the For You tab and delivering a focused, cleaner Twitter experience in Safari, with active development and good support. However, it’s limited to Safari and can be brittle as Twitter changes; setup can be fiddly, and a few users report it not working or failing to deliver consistent results. Overall, strong value for Safari users seeking distraction-free Twitter, with caveats on reliability and scope.

### Pros

- Hides the For You tab, reducing algorithmic feed distractions
- Restores a calmer, more readable Twitter experience (feels like earlier Twitter)
- Excellent Safari extension with active updates and responsive support
- Clean, distraction-free UI that improves focus and readability
- Helps block/mute unwanted content or spam, reducing harassment

### Cons

- Only works in Safari; not usable with the Twitter app or as a PWA/add-to-home
- Reliability can be hit-or-miss due to Twitter interface updates (For You reappears, glitches)
- Setup can be fiddly or require tuning to load properly
- Some users report it not changing Twitter's UI or not working despite installation
- Occasional price concerns or value questions when it doesn't meet expectations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1668516167)