How to Fix Twitter Not Working on Edge [Quick Guide]

If you are facing issues with Twitter not working on Edge, this guide will help you troubleshoot and fix common problems quickly. Twitter (now X) may fail to load or behave oddly in Microsoft Edge due to tracking settings, extensions, cache issues, or other reasons. Follow these simple steps, from easiest to most advanced, to get Twitter working again on Edge.

Step-by-step guide on how to fix Twitter not working on Edge

1. Disable Strict Tracking Prevention for Twitter

Problem:
Edge’s “Strict” tracking prevention treats Twitter’s new domain (x.com) as a third-party tracker. This blocks essential cookies and scripts, causing Twitter to show a blank page or an error loop.

Fix:

• Open Twitter (x.com) in Edge.
  
• Click the padlock icon near the address bar.
  
• Toggle Tracking prevention for this site to Off.
  
• Alternatively, go to Settings > Privacy, search & services and change Tracking prevention from Strict to Balanced globally.
  
• Refresh the page.
  

This lets Twitter load while keeping privacy protections elsewhere.

2. Check for Extension Conflicts (Ad-blockers, VPNs, Script Managers)

Problem:
Some browser extensions like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, Ghostery, or VPN add-ons block Twitter scripts as suspicious, stopping the site from loading properly.

Fix:

• Press Ctrl + Shift + N to open an InPrivate window (extensions disabled by default).
  
• Visit x.com there.
  
• If Twitter works, an extension is causing the problem.
  
• Disable extensions one by one in normal mode to identify the culprit.
  
• Once found, whitelist x.com in the extension settings or update the extension.
  

3. Clear Edge Cache and Cookies

Problem:
Old cached redirects from twitter.com to x.com or corrupted cookies cause loading loops or errors.

Fix:

• Open Edge settings: Settings > Privacy, search & services > Clear browsing data.
  
• Choose Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files for All time.
  
• Clear data (make sure to uncheck passwords and form data to stay signed in elsewhere).
  
• Reload Twitter.
  

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4. Reinstall Twitter as a PWA (Progressive Web App)

Problem:
If you installed the Twitter PWA before it rebranded to X, Edge may block the app due to sudden icon or domain changes, causing it to fail.

Fix:

• Go to Edge menu (⋯) > Apps > Manage apps.
  
• Find Twitter, click the menu next to it, and select Remove.
  
• Visit x.com in Edge.
  
• Open the Edge menu again, choose Apps > Install X.
  
• Reinstall the updated Twitter app.
  

If you experience the Windows 10 Twitter app won’t launch issue, reinstalling or updating Edge and the Twitter app often helps fix the problem.

5. Confirm Twitter Is Not Experiencing an Outage

Problem:
Sometimes the issue is with Twitter’s servers, not your browser or PC.

Fix:

• Check status on websites like DownDetector or IsItDownRightNow.
  
• Try loading Twitter on your phone with cellular data (not Wi-Fi).
  
• If others report outages, wait until Twitter resolves the issue.
  

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6. Update Edge and Check Hardware Acceleration

Problem:
An outdated Edge browser or graphics driver bugs can cause Twitter pages to display incorrectly or remain blank.

Fix:

• Open Edge and type edge://settings/help in the address bar to check for updates.
  
• Install any available updates.
  
• If issues started after a GPU driver update, go to Settings > System and toggle Use hardware acceleration when available Off.
  
• Restart Edge and try Twitter again.
  

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Conclusion

Twitter not working on Edge can stem from various causes such as strict tracking prevention, conflicting extensions, cached data issues, or app installation problems. Most issues can be fixed by adjusting privacy settings, clearing browser cache, or reinstalling the Twitter app. If the problem persists, it is important to check for server outages or update your browser to the latest version. Following the step-by-step solutions above will help you restore Twitter functionality on Edge quickly and smoothly.

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