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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I activate X Shield?

Click on the X Shield extension icon in your browser toolbar and toggle "Shields Up" to activate the distraction-hiding features. When shields are up, all unnecessary UI elements on X.com will be hidden.

What does the Show/Hide Tweets button do?

When shields are up, a blue button appears at the top of your home timeline. This button lets you toggle the visibility of tweets in your feed while keeping other features accessible.

Does X Shield collect any data?

No, X Shield does not collect any personal data. The only information stored is your shields preference (up/down), which is saved locally in your browser and never transmitted to any servers.

Which browsers are supported?

X Shield works with Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and any Chromium-based browser that supports Manifest V3 extensions.

Can I customize what gets hidden?

Currently, X Shield uses a predefined set of elements to hide for optimal distraction reduction. Future updates may include customization options based on user feedback.

The extension isn't working correctly. What should I do?

First, try refreshing the X.com page. If issues persist, disable and re-enable the extension. Make sure you're using the latest version of your browser and that the extension has the necessary permissions for x.com.

Installation Guide

  1. 1.Visit your browser's extension store (Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons)
  2. 2.Search for "X Shield"
  3. 3.Click "Add to Chrome" or "Add to Edge"
  4. 4.Confirm the installation when prompted
  5. 5.Click the X Shield icon in your toolbar to start using the extension

Contact Support

If you need additional help or have suggestions for improving X Shield, please reach out:

Feedback

Your feedback helps make X Shield better! If you have feature requests, bug reports, or general feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us. We actively consider user suggestions for future updates.