X Cancelled (Nitter)

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X Cancelled (Nitter)

X Cancelled (Nitter) is an essential Firefox Add-on that effortlessly redirects all your Twitter/X links to the Nitter instance xcancel.com. Nitter is a free and open-source alternative to Twitter, prioritizing user privacy and enhanced performance.

Originally crafted for personal use, this add-on has been made publicly available to meet Mozilla's guidelines. The backbone of the code was developed by Austin Moore and retains no affiliation with Nitter or X Cancelled. Discover a more private way to browse Twitter by seamlessly transitioning to Nitter today!

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Manifest V2
By: gxvwb
Daily users: 1,753
40
Rating: 5.00
(15)
Version: 3.8 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
Version code: 5811244
Creation date: 2020-04-05
Weekly download count: 60
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk: High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.twitter.com/*
  • *://*.x.com/*
Size: 52.46K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 2,280 ▲ 45
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User reviews

Pros
  • The add-on redirects users to multiple Nitter instances automatically, providing a reliable experience.
  • It effectively handles Twitter to Nitter redirects without issues.
  • Users appreciate the design and utility of the add-on.
Cons
  • There are occasional instances where the redirection doesn't work at all.
  • Lack of customization for choosing specific Nitter instances can be a downside for some users.
Most mentioned
  • The add-on sometimes fails to redirect properly.
  • It automatically selects Nitter instances for users without allowing them to choose.
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
by Klementine Des Pêches, 2025-03-15
by GrimoireGhost, 2025-03-13
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

X Cancelled (Nitter) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Moderate risk likelihood

X Cancelled (Nitter) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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