How do I change my old Facebook layout to 2022?

Last Updated: 18th June, 2020 13:25 IST

How to switch back to Classic Facebook? Here is everything you need to know about how to change Facebook back to the Classic version and vice versa. Read more.

Facebook Inc is undoubtedly amongst the largest social media portals in around the world. Under the brand of Facebook, there are several apps such as WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and more. However, despite so many social media portals being under the same Facebook umbrella, Facebook.com is still the favourite of many users. Zuckerberg's social portal first started as an online portal that could only be accessed using a browser, but with time, users have gotten the Facebook app, Facebook Lite, Messenger and Messenger Lite that ease the work of a user. For instance, now if they only want to use Facebook to chat with friends they have the Messenger app ready for their smartphone.

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As Facebook grew older in the market, many updates rolled out. Where in the beginning one could only share their thoughts on their Timeline, users can now also shop using the Marketplace portal. However, the recent website upgrade of Facebook.com came out with a new look. They call the old version as 'Classic Facebook' and the updated version as the 'New Facebook'. It is reported that there are some features in the old version that are not available in the new version. To ease the transition and provide a workaround for users wanting to use the older features, you can still change Facebook back to Classic. If you are wondering how to switch back to Classic Facebook, here is all you need to know about.

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How to Switch back to Classic Facebook from New Facebook

• First, click on the small white down triangle at the top right of the blue bar at the top.
  

• Then choose 'Switch to Classic Facebook' option to switch to old Facebook.
  

• Now, you will be asked to give feedback. If you want to give feedback then you can and press 'Submit' or you can just 'Skip' the process
  

• The Classic Facebook will appear on your window.

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How to Switch from Classic Facebook to New Facebook

• Click on the small dark blue triangle at the top right at the end from where you can read your name beside the Notifications option
  

• Then click on the 'Switch to New Facebook' option.
  

• This will change your Classic Facebook to New Facebook.

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Your Quick Answer:

To switch back to the classic Facebook layout, first, you have to create a group on Facebook and then will see the ‘Switch Now’ option.

Once you tap on that, your whole Facebook will revert back to the classic.

Also, there is an extension called ‘Old Layout for Facebook’ that you can use to revert your Facebook UI to the old classic version.

If you look at Facebook’s recent optimization on the settings then you will see this is completely switched to the new version and the option that Facebook gave its users to revert back is no longer there.

That clearly means the new version is completely ready to use and all the classic features are added to the new Facebook layout. However, still, it may not be helpful for you to understand the core settings.

But, if you want to access the older Facebook layouts or want to revert back to the old classic layout then there are a few ways that you can use to do that.

There are some steps to bold Facebook texts.

• 🔯 Can you switch back to classic Mode on Facebook?
• Why does Switch to Classic Facebook not Show up:
  • 1. Facebook wants you to use the new Interface
  • 2. You can use Tools
• How to Switch back to old Facebook Layout:
  • 1. Old Layout for Facebook Extension
  • 2. Switch back to the classic Facebook Option
  • 3. Facebook Group Creation Trick
  • 4. Ask Facebook from the Help section

🔯 Can you switch back to classic Mode on Facebook?

Facebook developed a recent UI for its users that lack some of the features or is not easy to understand for a few users.

That is why Facebook kept the switch to the classic option but now the option is gone as of 2021 and now you have to use the new Facebook interface but if you still need the classic version you can use the extension ‘Old Layout for Facebook’ to use the older version of Facebook.

There is another trick but that works only if you had a group adminship and with that, you will see the ‘Switch Now’ option, and by clicking on that you will be able to see the classic Facebook on your PC.

If you don’t have such a group on Facebook just create one and you will see the option to revert back to the classic layout of Facebook.

Why does Switch to Classic Facebook not Show up:

There might be several reasons that Facebook is no longer showing the ‘Switch to classic Facebook’ option on the settings,

1. Facebook wants you to use the new Interface

Facebook previously was proving the classic button to switch back to the old version in just a click but recently you would not be able to view that option on the drop-down menu as now.

Facebook makes the new interface mandatory for all users as they think that the newer version is now familiar to all and have a good user experience.

2. You can use Tools

The classic version is not permanently removed as there are some extensions that you can use on your Google Chrome in order to use that classic version of Facebook on your PC.

You can see the classic option if you have a Facebook group as is already mentioned and there you can use that feature.

There are a few ways that you can use to switch back to the older Facebook layout or classic layout.

Let’s look at those below,

1. Old Layout for Facebook Extension

If you want to switch Facebook to classic then either you can take the manual ways or you can use any tools that can help you do the task.

There is an extension that you can use in order to switch back to the classic Facebook layout and this can be done in a few simple steps.

To switch back to the classic layout on Facebook,

🔴 Steps To Follow:

Step 1: First of all, install the ‘Old Layout for Facebook‘ extension on your chrome PC.

Step 2: Now make sure you are logged in on Facebook for PC.

Step 3: Just tap on the extension from the chrome top bar and it will switch your Facebook to a classic layout.

That’s all.

2. Switch back to the classic Facebook Option

If you want to switch back to classic then you can use the easiest method which is by one-tap switching method on the classic button. Although, that was the easiest way to switch to the old classic layout with just a click.

But, recently this option is no longer there and for this, you can take the other mentioned ways to switch back to classic Facebook.

To switch back to classic Facebook,

🔴 Steps To Follow:

Step 1: First of all, open your Facebook and look at the top bar on your chrome and click on the drop-down menu.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Switch to Classic Facebook‘ & this will revert to the older version.

Step 3: Once you tap on the button, the older version of Facebook will be available.

But, for now, you have to take the other alternatives to get back the classic Facebook.

3. Facebook Group Creation Trick

If you want to view the Facebook classic option then you just have to create a group or if you’re an existing group admin then you can do this easily, you will see the option to do this only if you’re a group admin.

🔴 Steps To Follow:

Step 1: First of all, go to the group or if you do have not any then create one.

Step 2: Once the group is ready just open the group page on your browser.

Step 3: You will see the option below the group name and button link ‘Switch Now‘.

Step 4: Once you tap on the option, your Facebook will be reverted to the classic option.

This task is possible for group admins only and if the group page is converted to the classic mode, the whole Facebook UI will be reverted to the classic version.

This will remain in classic mode for 48 hours after that it will be back to the normal new version and if you want to revert to classic again, just repeat these steps.

4. Ask Facebook from the Help section

This is another alternative that you can use to revert to classic Facebook using the Facebook Help section. In this method, you can just ask the Facebook team about the ‘Switch to Facebook Classic‘ button that is missing from your Facebook settings and give a screenshot of it, and the team might give you a solution within a few hours or let you know what to do next.

To let the Facebook team know about the classic button,

🔴 Steps To Follow:

Step 1: First of all, just go to your Facebook timeline on an app or PC.

Step 2: Then tap on the drop-down icon and then the ‘Help & support‘ option.

Step 3: Now you will see the option ‘Report a problem‘ on the list, just tap on that.

Step 4: Just go with the option ‘Something is broken’ and describe the issue regarding the classic button.

Step 5: Add the screenshot and submit the form.

Soon the Facebook team will contact you and will let you know about the issue resolution and what to do next in order to get the classic Facebook layout.

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