Twitter Shutting Down TweetDeck for Mac in July, Will Remain Available on Web

[lazyrighteye]

Like with most any new tech/tool, I tried this out. Used if for a few months. Liked it. But also, like most any new tech/tool, it didn't find it's way into my very specific - though evolving - workflow.

When I do pop into Twitter, it's A) rare, B) in short bursts and C) always on my iPhone. I tend to designate work for my MBP and non-work for my iPhone/iPad. For my little brain, it's a focus/intent-driven approach. When I'm on my MBP, I'm typically in work mode. When I'm on iPhone/iPad, I'm typically in non-work mode. Sure there is some overlap (checking email on the go as one example), but more or less I tend to separate church and state.

 

[luccalabs]

That’s a bummer, I use tweetdeck every day. Is there a good (or better) alternative out there?

There are a handful of apps out there that will wrap a URL and make it its own app. Obviously won't have all the native functionality but a good way to isolate it in a sea of browser tabs. e.g. https://www.flotato.com/ (there are probably many others)

 

[Ateam043]

It's garbage anyway. I can't imagine using Twitter with anything but Tweetbot.

Same. The moment they block Tweetbot I’m deleting my Twitter.

The regular Twitter app is awful.

 

[cocky jeremy]

Same. The moment they block Tweetbot I’m deleting my Twitter.

The regular Twitter app is awful.

I've always said the same thing. Then again, I've already deleted my Twitter accounts 2-3 times as is. lol.

 

[Macative]

Since developers can't simply delete a local app from my hard drive that has already been downloaded

LOL. Literally every useful part of that app is getting data remotely. It will be shut down. Shut down means shut down. Doesn't matter if you still have a useless binary installed.

 

[tosbsas]

I started using tweeten

 

[dockgaze]

I started using tweeten

How is it?

 

[ArrayDecay]

cAnCel cUlTuRe!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

The web version. I've been using it on PC for years and its fine.

Here you go

The best alternatives to TweetDeck for the Mac | AppleInsider

As Mac favorite TweetDeck announces its closure, here are the best apps to try if you want to continue using Twitter on macOS instead of in a browser.

appleinsider.com

 

[tosbsas]

How is it?

I quiet like it. Easy to handle

 

[sideshowuniqueuser]

Since developers can't simply delete a local app from my hard drive that has already been downloaded, please clarify what it means by "shutting down TweetDeck":

• Just removing it for sale/first-time installation on the Mac App Store?
• Completely disabling logins from the app, so it basically becomes useless?
• Ending support & development for new versions of the app, but continuing to allow existing owners to log in?

Seriously? For TweetDeck to work, it has to send data to Twitter's servers, so all Twitter has to do is shut off that communication and your TweetDeck no longer does anything.

 

[PrayForDeath]

Huh. I had no idea this existed. The only reason I used TweetDeck is because they got rid of the Mac app years ago. I never heard any mention of a new one existing.

It came back when Catalyst was introduced a couple years ago

 

[zeeka]

After some tweaking, the Unite browser is an acceptable replacement for my workflow. I prefer to use Tweetdeck in full-screen mode and have links open in the main Safari app. Unite can accomplish this by making “tweetdeck.twitter.com” the only domain in the allowed list.

 

[NPC Compliant]

thinking of just deleting my account.

Every time Elon Musk opens his mouth he criticizes someone or something.

And He's going to oversee Twitter. This ought to be good.

He has a right to respond to aggressors and subverters, especially as someone with reach, and it’s far from ‘every time he opens his mouth’.

 

[webkit]

I wonder if the SEC is going to investigate Twitter's pubic filing statements regarding percentage of fake or spam accounts. That could get interesting!

 

[cocky jeremy]

Unfortunately Tweetbot for Mac has not been updated well.

I boot my Mac up 2-3 times a year, so I honestly hadn't even noticed. Bad updates, or just too few of them?

 

[svish]

At least the web version exists for now. Better to start looking for alternatives.

 

[Lioness~]

Web version will work fine for current needs. I am using Twitter SO MUCH today, not!
Just getting some news, not any personal need for it today.
Twitter are 90% a trashcan imo.

 

[macjoshua]

My issue is that I really need a standalone app, for various workflow reasons that I won't bore you with. So a web version won't cut it. Is there anything else out there with similar functionality?

Why not just use the official Twitter app? https://apps.apple.com/us/app/twitter/id1482454543

 

[tennisproha]

The web version. I've been using it on PC for years and its fine.

Just use one of the various Mac apps that will make an Electron app out of it which is essentially what it is anyway.

I tile it in fullscreen with another app so I also require a Mac App Store app for my workflow. Are there specific alternatives available in the App Store?

 

[Bustycat]

I boot my Mac up 2-3 times a year, so I honestly hadn't even noticed. Bad updates, or just too few of them?

If you are using the iOS app too you will notice lots of improvements.

 

[kirbyrun]

Why not just use the official Twitter app? https://apps.apple.com/us/app/twitter/id1482454543

It doesn’t give me the column view I need.

 

[MacBH928]

You can usee a FOSS app called Ferdi .

So this unite app, its not electron?

 

[iHorseHead]

Lol, so Twitter will have no official Mac apps at all?

You can create your own.
https://cocoapods.org Get started now.

 

[Killbynumbers]

Same. The moment they block Tweetbot I’m deleting my Twitter.

The regular Twitter app is awful.

Sadly, I think this will be one of Elon's goals. He will prevent all these unofficial apps from being able to use the Twitter API because they do not show ads in the feed. Elon will be all about maximizing profits and this will be one of the biggest ways to do that.