How to Bring Back the Source Label on X (Twitter)

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Last Updated: March 4, 2026

Twitter used to display a source label showing which device or service was used to post a tweet. These labels included “Twitter for Android”, “Twitter for iPhone”, and “Twitter for Web”, among others.

The change happened because, according to Twitter owner Elon Musk, the source label was a “waste of screen space & compute”.^{[1]
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If you want to bring it back, there is a way to do it. However, it is currently only available on web browsers. In this article, we will learn how to enable it.

Steps

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Open your web browser on your PC. Use Firefox or a Chromium browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, or Vivaldi.
- You can also use Firefox for Android or mobile browsers that support Chrome extensions, such as Kiwi Browser.
2
Go to the “Return Tweet Source Label” extension page. If you are using a Chromium browser, click here or search for “Return Tweet Source Label” on the Chrome Web Store.
- If you are using Firefox, click here to open the add-on page.
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Install the extension. Click the Add to Chrome or Add to Firefox button. A confirmation pop-up will appear.
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Confirm the installation. Click Add or Add Extension in the pop-up window.
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Open a tweet. After installing the extension, go to Twitter and open any tweet to expand it. You will see the source label next to the tweet view count. That’s it!
- If you already had a tweet open while installing the extension, refresh the page to see the label.

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Tips

If you want to see the source label for an individual tweet without installing the extension, go to twsource.irucabot.com, paste the tweet URL into the box, and click Confirm.

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Warnings

Installing a Chrome or Firefox extension requires caution. Extensions can pose security and privacy risks, including malware or unauthorised access to your data. Use it at your own risk.

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