We’ve collected some of the best, concentrating on those that work with Google Chrome (and Microsoft Edge, as they share the same code), but some will function in other browsers as well.
Dewey, for managing bookmarks
Minimal Theme, for cutting out clutter
The free Minimal Theme for Twitter is perfect for limiting distractions and focusing just on the tweets in front of you. You can reduce the options in the navigation bar; hide the tweet button; hide retweet, reply, and like counts; and remove promoted posts, for example. The extension also allows you to choose the width of the Twitter feed in your browser tab.
Twemex, for adding a new sidebar
Twemex drops in a new sidebar on the right-hand side of the Twitter interface, promising to bring you the “most interesting ideas” from the day’s tweets. These may include tweets posted on the same day in history to popular tweets from across your network. The extension will remain free for as long as it’s in beta, but its developer plans to eventually charge a monthly fee.
Plaintweet, for extreme simplicity
If you want an interface that’s even more sparse than the one Minimal Theme (above) offers, try Plaintweet. This free add-on concentrates on the text of tweets, hiding extra paraphernalia such as likes, retweets, mentions, image previews, quote tweets, and profile images. You have the option of using a light or dark theme as well.
Scroll Portal, for less doomscrolling
Scroll Portal is free to install and encourages users to take a more focused approach to Twitter. You do this by setting a scrolling “speed limit” that you must stick to, which will stop you from rushing through your timeline too quickly. The extension will also count the number of tweets you’ve scrolled past, encouraging you to take more time reading each one.
