FIX: Twitter (X) Website Not Opening in Firefox and MS Edge (2024)

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FIX: Twitter (X) Website Not Opening in Firefox and MS Edge? ›

Temporary workaround: Disable tracking protection for X.com

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You can reload webpage(s) and bypass the cache to refresh possibly outdated or corrupted files. Clear the Cache and remove the Cookies for websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Settings), click the padlock icon (Clear cookies and site data) for the domain in the selected tab.

Clear browsing history and cached data

Your browser automatically saves temporary internet files to help pages load faster. Clearing this cache will sometimes fix page display problems. If you can open Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > History > Clear browsing data.

Poor Internet Connection and VPN Blocks Twitter Web

This problem could affect the functionality of your Chrome browser, hence, blocking Twitter on Chrome. Try switching networks or restarting the router to verify if your ISP is faulty.

Microsoft Edge has no problem with the Twitter.

Occasionally, you might find that links don't open properly from tweets in the Twitter app or website. To fix this problem, try switching to a different browser, update your Twitter app, or clear the Twitter app's cache.

Try clearing Firefox's cookies and cache

to open the menu panel. In the Time Range to clear: drop-down, select Everything. Below the drop-down menu, select both Cookies and Cache. Make sure other items you want to keep are not selected.

Tracking Prevention: Microsoft Edge has a built-in feature called Tracking Prevention which can sometimes be too aggressive and block website elements. Adjusting its level might help. In Edge, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.

To clear your browser cache and cookies in Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data and select Ctrl+Shift+Del. You can also type "edge://settings/clearbrowserdata" in your address bar to access this function. Clear your browsing history, cookies, and cached images and files in minutes.

Why is my Twitter not opening? ›

If you suspect that Twitter is not working due to issues with your internet connection or VPN, try confirming it. You can disconnect from the VPN, log in, or switch your connectivity source. You can also try accessing another site and app to see if it works smoothly on the same network.

If your Twitter app is not working, the first thing to check is your device's operating system. The updated X app no longer works with specific old operating systems. So, if your Android operating system is older than version 7.93. 4, your Twitter won't function.

User reports indicate no current problems at X (Twitter)

Twitter users can post their tweets across multiple devices and platforms.

Go here for Microsoft Edge Lifecycle Policy details. Support for the legacy version of the Microsoft Edge desktop app ended on March 9, 2021. The Microsoft Edge Legacy application will no longer receive security updates after that date.

In February 2023, according to StatCounter, Microsoft Edge became the third most popular browser in the world behind Apple Safari and Chrome. In the United States, Edge is the third most popular, where it has a 14% share, slightly behind Safari's 16% share. As of September 2022, Edge is used by 11% of PCs worldwide.

Open a web browser and input Twitter.com into the address bar. Find the profile icon in the left column and click it. Your browser's address bar at the top of the screen will display your Twitter URL as twitter.com/username.

A block in Firefox prevents you from viewing website pages in your browser window. Blocks usually occur when you have an add-on -- a piece of software that performs specific functions -- that guards against certain sites.

clear the Cache and remove the Cookies for websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Settings). Start Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions) or if hardware acceleration or userChrome. css is causing the problem.