How to Remove a Twibbon

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

Twibbons are small overlays that can be added to your Twitter avatar photo or image to display a cause or interest that you believe in, follow, or promote. A number of Twibbons have a "use-by" date, however, if they relate to a time-specific event. Or, you might simply want to rotate causes, or free up your avatar image again. This article explains how to remove the Twibbon.

Steps

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Return to the Twibbon homepage. This is located at http://www.twibbon.com.
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Sign in. You can sign in using your Twitter name if wished - the link is at the top right hand corner of the page.
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Click on the dropdown list besides your login name.
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Click on the "History". This is where you will find the "Avatar History" retained since you joined Twibbon.
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Go through your different. Select the one that you want to remove and click on "Hide this". The avatar image you have selected will be removed as your profile image.
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Check your Twitter account to see your new avatar. Be patient if the avatar image does not revert on Twitter - it may be immediate, or it can take up to 24 hours for this change to come through.

Method 1

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Alternate method

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Change your original avatar by going to Twitter. This can be found at: https://www.twitter.com.
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click "Edit Profile" button.
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The first option will be "Picture". You have the options to "Change Image" or "Delete Image". Choose whichever you prefer.
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Place your new avatar on Twitter. The Twibbon will have been removed because you have removed the avatar image that carried it. Upload either your original avatar or a new one, as wished.