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

Old Layout for Facebook - Firefox Add-on

The 'Old Layout for Facebook' is a Firefox add-on that enables users to switch back to the old layout of Facebook prior to September 2020. This is achieved by modifying the user-agent string in your browser to one unrecognized by the new Facebook layout.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 3,929
-21
Rating: 4.13
(638)
1 ratings
Version: 7.1 (Last updated: 2020-11-15)
Version code: 5134055
Creation date: 2020-08-27
Weekly download count: 57
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • *://*.facebook.com/*
  • storage
Size: 45.93K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,375 ▼ 8
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Other platforms

Old Layout for Facebook (v7.3)
100,000 3.91 (1,785)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Some users found it better than the new default design
  • A few users had a positive experience with it
Cons
  • Does not work for many users
  • Makes Firefox use a lot of resources when browsing Facebook
  • Causes slow performance and typing issues on Facebook
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • Performance issues with Firefox
  • Resource usage when browsing Facebook
User reviews
by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-02-15
by Firefox user 18813105, 2025-02-02
Жаль що сьогодні не можна змінити новий дизайн на старий.
by Володя, 2024-12-31
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Old Layout for Facebook requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Old Layout for Facebook. Use it at your own risk.

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