Twitter recently started testing a new layout for threaded conversations on both web and iOS devices, which makes reading them easier for users.

The feature was first tested on its prototype app, twtter, and is built on top of the threaded replies function released back on iOS in January.

This is a welcome feature for both its web and iOS app, as this should make it easier for users to follow conversations on Twitter.

As someone who uses Twitter myself, I find it difficult to follow conversations the longer it goes. This added function will definitely help structure everything properly… or at least, it’s supposed to.

Some users are apparently calling out on the new function, stating that it’s worse than before:

https://twitter.com/Kouziee/status/1257808219520598020

This is everything but easier! It’s absolutely impossible to follow a conversation, threads are just broken.
Please stop with this shit, give us back the real twitter, we are not on facebook here!

— Dr Toudou (@DrToudou) May 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/lerias1968/status/1257836790309937152

I don’t have the new function myself, so I can’t vouch for what these users are saying. There are many other users complaining quite a bit about it too, though.

Of course, since it’s still under testing, the layout isn’t final. Therefore, Twitter can take upon themselves to address these criticisms and hopefully provide a better layout for everyone to use.

Apart from just threaded conversations, though, Twitter also mentioned they are experimenting with putting its function icons behind the ‘Tap for replies’ line:

We’re also experimenting with placing like, Retweet, and reply icons behind a tap for replies. We’re trying this with a small group on iOS and web to see how it affects following and engaging with a convo.

We'll keep you updated as the conversation experience evolves!

— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) May 5, 2020

Honestly, I can already see myself how that might not work out very well. Since they’re just trying it, hopefully they’ll just give up on doing that after receiving users’ feedback.