2 Ways To Remove Twitter Whats Happening Feed: A Complete Guid

Posted on by Charlotte Hayes

Twitter—now rebranded as X—is a platform that sparks strong opinions; people either love it or loathe it. Historically, Twitter has been associated with a degree of toxicity, and since Elon Musk’s acquisition and rebranding, many users feel this has only worsened. One common complaint is the intrusive “What’s Happening” feed, which many find annoying and overwhelming. If you’re one of those wanting to remove or at least minimise this feed, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through two straightforward methods to remove the “What’s Happening” feed from your view.

Why Remove the “What’s Happening” Feed?

The “What’s Happening” feed has become a source of frustration for many users, for several reasons:

Distractions

If you’re trying to focus on specific content or discussions, the trending topics can be a distraction, pulling your attention away from what matters to you.

Irrelevance

Twitter/X frequently pushes content that feels unrelated or irrelevant to your interests, cluttering your timeline with information you don’t want.

Spoilers

For fans of TV shows or films, the feed can spoil plot points or twists long before you’ve had a chance to watch, ruining the experience.

Poor Content Curation

Previously, algorithms tailored the content to your preferences, allowing some control over your feed. Now, however, uncurated and often unwanted content floods the “What’s Happening” section.

Given these issues, it’s easy to see why many users want to remove this feed altogether.

Method 1: Use Browser Extensions to Block the Feed

One of the simplest and most effective ways to block the “What’s Happening” feed is by using browser extensions. Among the many options available, uBlock Origin is a favourite for its versatility.

How to Use uBlock Origin

  • Open your browser’s extension store (Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons).
  • Search for uBlock Origin and install the extension.
  • Once installed, go to Twitter/X.
  • Right-click on the “What’s Happening” feed section.
  • Choose Block Element from the uBlock Origin menu.
  • The feed will be highlighted—confirm to block it.

This will permanently hide the feed every time you visit Twitter on that browser.

Method 2: Use Developer Tools for a Temporary Fix

If you’re looking for a quick, temporary way to hide the “What’s Happening” feed without installing anything, you can use your browser’s developer tools. Keep in mind this method only works until you refresh or reopen Twitter.

How to Temporarily Hide the Feed

  • Right-click on the “What’s Happening” feed on Twitter/X.
  • Select Inspect to open the developer panel.
  • In the panel, look for the element labelled aria-label="Timeline: Trending now".
  • Modify the CSS for this element by adding:
    display: none;
  • The feed will immediately disappear from view.

Remember, this change is temporary. Refreshing the page will bring the feed back, so you’ll need to repeat the process if you want it hidden again.

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