One of the most popular social media apps right now has removed a user favorite. Twitter has removed the customizable and visually appealing wallpapers from the home and notification timelines of the users. The preset backgrounds and the customized wallpapers have been replaced with a very plain, blinding white background.
BACKGROUNDS REMOVED FROM NOTIFICATIONS AND TIMELINES
This change was shocking to all users and was confirmed by Twitter on the site. A spokesperson for Twitter says that they are removing background images from the notifications and home timelines on the web browser for all users.
Now, the background images are only available when users are logged in. Users will be able to see things such as list pages, collective pages and Tweet pages. Twitter also said in a statement that there is help center content that is tailored to customizing your background designs, and where this will be availible on Twitter.
Previously, the social media platform provided users with a procedure so that they can customize their design theme. However, now it has been changed to where only those who will view the Tweet detail page will be able to see the theme. The designed theme will no longer be seen on the user’s profile and home feed.
TWITTER USERS ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE CHANGE
Many users were very dissappointed by the very sudden change made to Twitter. A lot of users are calling the new backgrounds “blindingly white” now that they are unable to change the background image of their individual profiles. This was also done in the past by social media platforms such as Myspace to reduce their page clutter.
The new site now looks a little less colorful than it was in the past few weeks, and has gained many complaints from users. Many say that the ability to personalize backgrounds had been one of the reasons that they were attracted to Twitter in the first place.
NO EXPLANATIONS HAVE BEEN GIVEN
Twitter has not released any explanations or details regarding the removal of the individualized backgrounds. Many users believe that this is a way for Twitter to transition into delivering ads on the sides of the pages. Platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook have all embraced the idea of allowing sponsored content and advertising in the middle of their platforms.
