How To Fix Xcom Errors Caused By Browser Extensions

Experiencing an Error on X.com?

If you've tried to load X.com (formerly Twitter) and were met with a message saying "Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot," you're not alone. This common loading issue can be frustrating, but there's often a simple explanation and a straightforward fix.

The Likely Cause Privacy Browser Extensions

The platform itself provides a major clue to solving the problem. The error page often includes the following warning:

Some privacy related extensions may cause issues on x.com. Please disable them and try again.

Modern websites, especially social media platforms, use various scripts to run, show ads, and analyze traffic. Privacy extensions, such as ad blockers or anti-tracking tools, are designed to block many of these scripts. While this is great for your privacy, it can sometimes interfere with the website's ability to function correctly, resulting in a loading error.

How to Fix the Issue

The solution is to temporarily disable your privacy-related extensions for X.com. The process varies slightly depending on your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge), but the general steps are:

1. Locate Your Extensions: Find the extensions icon in your browser's toolbar, usually near the address bar.
2. Manage Extensions: Click on the extension that might be causing the issue (e.g., uBlock Origin, AdBlock Plus, Ghostery, Privacy Badger).
3. Disable for X.com: Look for an option to "disable on this site" or a power button icon to pause the extension's activity just for x.com. You don't need to uninstall it completely.
4. Reload the Page: Once the extension is disabled for the site, refresh the X.com page. It should now load correctly.

By following these steps, you can resolve the loading error and get back to using the platform.