# Old Layout for Facebook

> Revert Facebook to the Old Layout (pre-Sep 2020) by changing your browser's user-agent string to one not supported by the new layout

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/old-layout-for-facebook](https://chrome-stats.com/d/old-layout-for-facebook)

## Overview

- **ID:** `old-layout-for-facebook`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ModernKit.one
- **Category:** appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 2,576
- **Weekly downloads:** 46
- **Rating:** 4.08 / 5 (647 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-15
- **First published:** 2020-08-27
- **Size:** 45 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/old-layout-for-facebook/)

## Description

## Old Layout for Facebook Chrome Extension
The Old Layout for Facebook Chrome extension allows users to revert Facebook to its classic design prior to the September 2020 update. This extension works by modifying the browser’s user-agent string to one unsupported by Facebook's new layout, effectively restoring the familiar interface many users prefer.

Enjoy a smoother and more familiar Facebook browsing experience without the need to adapt to the new design. This tool is simple to use and ideal for those who prefer the original look and feel of Facebook over the updated interface introduced in late 2020.

## Rankings

- #1,882 — Overall
- #210 — Social & Communication
- #303 — Appearance
- #1 — layout
- #6 — facebook
- #14 — string

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*.facebook.com/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.facebook.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: facebook.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

User feedback is overwhelmingly negative. The majority report that Old Layout for Facebook does not work or no longer functions, with several saying it should be removed. A recurring complaint is that it does not restore the old Facebook layout as promised. Some reviewers label the addon a rip-off or poor value. A small minority notes partial positives, such as a slight UI color shift (blue topbar/darker look) or that basic features work for them. Overall sentiment is largely unfavorable.

### Pros

- Some users report the add-on works and does not disrupt Facebook features (e.g., comments like 'Very well for me' and 'everything else okay for me').
- UI color changes (blue topbar / grayish theme) are preferred by some users over the default white layout.
- A subset of users experiences functional use without major issues.

### Cons

- Not working / does not function as intended.
- Doesn't work anymore or needs removal.
- Fails to restore the old Facebook layout as promised.
- Perceived as a rip-off / poor value.
- Crapware / bloatware feel or intrusive behavior.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/old-layout-for-facebook)