Twitter Default Following Tab

Auto-switches to Following tab on Twitter/X. Smart detection, zero permissions, privacy-focused. Skip For You feed.

As of June 2026, Twitter Default Following Tab has 61 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 6 reviews in the Productivity category.

Usersup 41.9 percent+41.9%
61
61
Ratingno change0%
5.00
6 reviews
Reviewsno change0%
6
Version
2.0.0
Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 19, 2026.

62.445241.56Apr 19, 2026Jun 4, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 19, 2026435.0062.0.0
Apr 29, 2026535.0062.0.0
May 16, 2026535.0062.0.0
May 25, 2026575.0062.0.0
Jun 4, 2026545.0062.0.0
Now615.0062.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
storagescriptingactiveTab
Host access
https://twitter.com/*, https://x.com/*

Screenshots

Twitter Default Following Tab screenshot 1

About

🎯 Choose Your Default Twitter Tab

Tired of the "For You" algorithmic feed? Want to start with Following, a Community tab, or any custom tab? This extension lets YOU decide which tab opens automatically when you visit Twitter/X.

✨ NEW in Version 2.0: Dark Mode & Full Customization

🌟 KEY FEATURES

• 🎨 Beautiful Dark Mode UI - Matches Twitter's aesthetic perfectly
• 🎯 Choose ANY Tab - Following, Communities, Lists, or any custom tab
• 📝 Real Tab Names - Shows actual tab names from your Twitter (e.g., "Crypto", "Tech News")
• 🔍 Smart Detection - Automatically detects available tabs on your page
• ⚡ One-Click Settings - Click extension icon for instant access
• 🔄 Auto-Save - Changes apply immediately, no manual saving needed
• 👤 Respects Your Choice - Won't interfere if you manually click a tab
• 🌍 Language Independent - Works with Twitter in any language

🚀 HOW IT WORKS

1. Install the extension
2. Click the extension icon to open settings
3. Select your preferred tab from the dropdown
4. Done! Your choice is saved automatically

The extension will now open your chosen tab every time you visit Twitter/X homepage.

⚙️ TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Structure-Based Detection - Won't break when Twitter updates their design
• Dynamic Tab Discovery - Supports unlimited tabs (2, 3, 4, or more)
• Seamless Transitions - Smooth animations, no flickering
• Smart Content Detection - Waits for tweets to load before displaying
• Adaptive Performance - Fast on all network speeds

🔒 PRIVACY-FOCUSED

We believe in transparency:
• Stores ONLY your tab preference (~20 bytes)
• No personal data collection
• No tracking or analytics
• No external servers
• Open source - verify the code yourself

Your tab preference is stored locally in your browser using Chrome sync storage (optionally synced across your devices if you have Chrome sync enabled).

📱 PERFECT FOR

• Users who prefer chronological feeds over algorithms
• Community tab enthusiasts
• People with multiple Twitter Lists
• Anyone who wants more control over their Twitter experience
• Privacy-conscious users

🆓 FREE & OPEN SOURCE

Licensed under GNU GPL v3.0
View source code: https://github.com/mustafaer/twitter-default-following-tab

💬 SUPPORT

Found a bug or have a suggestion?
• Open an issue on GitHub
• Check our comprehensive documentation
• Join the community

🎉 VERSION 2.0.0 HIGHLIGHTS

This is a major update with:
• Complete UI redesign with dark mode
• Support for unlimited tabs (not just Following)
• Real-time tab name extraction
• Enhanced privacy transparency
• Better performance and reliability

Try it now and take control of your Twitter experience! 🚀

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Keywords: Twitter, X.com, Following tab, Community tabs, Tab customization, Dark mode, Privacy, Open source, Chronological feed, Twitter tools, Browser extension, Productivity, Social media

Technical

Version
2.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
78.61KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
afnfdobnmoffaiiboblgdcoeefobihbd
Developer ID
u756f156f3e7a1cd08670d91b78c881f5
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Dec 23, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Dec 28, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 4, 2026
Website
mustafaer.net

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