{"id":27913,"date":"2022-07-21T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=27913"},"modified":"2022-07-21T10:00:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T10:00:47","slug":"how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Switch Back to Classic Facebook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee9ede89574\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee9ede89574\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee9ede89574\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook\/#How_Do_I_Switch_Back_to_Classic_Facebook\" title=\"How Do I Switch Back to Classic Facebook?\">How Do I Switch Back to Classic Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook\/#Basic_version_of_Facebook\" title=\"Basic version of Facebook\">Basic version of Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook\/#Old_Layout\" title=\"Old Layout\">Old Layout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook\/#Options_for_switching_back_to_classic_look\" title=\"Options for switching back to classic look\">Options for switching back to classic look<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook\/#Requirements_for_turning_on_Old_Layout\" title=\"Requirements for turning on Old Layout\">Requirements for turning on Old Layout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-switch-back-to-classic-facebook\/#Ways_to_activate_Old_Layout\" title=\"Ways to activate Old Layout\">Ways to activate Old Layout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Switch_Back_to_Classic_Facebook\"><\/span>How Do I Switch Back to Classic Facebook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:257px; height:auto; width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:30%\" align=\"right\" alt=\"How do I switch back to classic Facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/L5fPNPX.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering, &#8220;How do I switch back to classic Facebook?&#8221; you&#8217;ve come to the right place. This article explains how you can turn on the old layout and switch back to the basic version of Facebook. You&#8217;ll also discover the requirements and options for switching back to the classic look. Read on to find out more! Then, switch back to the classic look as soon as possible. Hopefully, you&#8217;ll enjoy the classic look as much as we do!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_version_of_Facebook\"><\/span>Basic version of Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a Facebook user who has been disappointed by the recent changes made to their website, you might be wondering how to switch back to the classic version of Facebook. First of all, open Facebook on your computer. Log in to your account and click on the Menu icon in the top-right corner. From there, choose &#8220;Switch to Classic Facebook&#8221; and you&#8217;re good to go! But before you do, you need to remember that Facebook may have already closed your escape route.<\/p>\n<p>While Facebook is still in the Beta testing phase, it is possible to find out which users are having trouble with the new look. One way to do that is to report a problem on Facebook. To do so, locate the downward arrow in the top-right corner of your screen. Next, tap Help &amp; Support. After that, select Report a Problem. Then, follow the instructions on-screen to report the issue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Layout\"><\/span>Old Layout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to switch back to the classic Facebook layout, there are a few things you should know before you do. First, this new layout may not be right for everyone. Facebook has been making changes and experimenting with different designs ever since they introduced dark mode. This new layout does not look good on computers, so if you&#8217;d like to keep your Facebook page the way it was, you&#8217;ll have to download the extension to your browser. This extension can be found in the menu bar. It also works with Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n<p>The new layout on Facebook will be gone in September, but luckily, there are several ways to stay on the classic layout. First, you can request the old layout. Facebook will contact you and fix the problem. Then, you can use a browser extension called Old Layout to view the classic Facebook layout. You can also download the app for iOS or Android. However, if you prefer the old look, you may not want to download it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Options_for_switching_back_to_classic_look\"><\/span>Options for switching back to classic look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once upon a time, Facebook offered the option to switch back to its classic layout. Today, however, this option is no longer available. Instead, clever third-party developers have created an Old Layout browser extension that enables you to revert to the classic Facebook interface. While it is not a perfect solution, it does help you switch back to the classic Facebook layout. This extension is available for free and is easily installable in your browser.<\/p>\n<p>You may find yourself accustomed to the old look because of familiarity or muscle memory. The layout has smaller icons and text. It also has a prominent search bar. The new design looks much friendlier to use, but some users might find it difficult to adjust. You can try switching back to the classic layout, but it has some downsides. For one, you can&#8217;t change the layout unless you&#8217;re using a browser that supports the old look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_turning_on_Old_Layout\"><\/span>Requirements for turning on Old Layout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Previously, Facebook users had the option to switch between the old and new layouts. Mark Zuckerberg announced the new design at the F8 conference. Although users can still access the classic look for a few months, the option to switch back to the old layout will be removed eventually. The new layout has a number of advantages over the old version. Listed below are some of the pros and cons of this extension.<\/p>\n<p>First, you need to have an old version of Facebook. The old layout used to be very easy to navigate. You can access the settings menu to turn it off or on. Second, you need to install the miniTool software. It can help you switch back to the old version. This method isn&#8217;t a permanent solution to your problem, as Facebook keeps on making changes. However, you can get around this issue by adjusting your Facebook settings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_activate_Old_Layout\"><\/span>Ways to activate Old Layout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to keep using the classic layout of Facebook, you can use one of two methods to do so: by downloading the Google Chrome extension, or by logging into Facebook groups. Although these methods are not official solutions to Facebook&#8217;s redesign, they are a great option to switch back to the old look of Facebook. However, it&#8217;s important to note that the extension may not work properly and can break at any time.<\/p>\n<p>One way to get around this limitation is to download the Old Layout extension. 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