A Reddit user has built a Chrome extension that promises to sidestep X’s increasingly annoying age verification prompts. The developer, posting under the handle PetOrca, shared their creation on the r/Twitter subreddit after what they describe as a “couple days of boredom.”
The extension, called “InsensitiveX,” works by targeting a specific JavaScript flag that controls age verification on the platform. What makes this particularly interesting is just how simple the solution turned out to be – the entire extension consists of only 20 lines of code that essentially tells X’s system to skip the age assurance flow entirely.
According to early user reports in the Reddit thread, the extension appears to work across different browsers. One user confirmed it functions on Brave, noting that “half the posts on twitter ain’t demanding my selfie and ID” anymore. Another managed to get it running on Firefox by manually installing the unpacked extension files, though this requires reinstalling each time the browser restarts.
X recently began blocking adult content for users in the UK and Europe without proper verification options, largely due to pressure from the UK’s Online Safety Act and similar European Union policies. So many adults have also been locked out of content they should be able to view. So this extension might offer some relief.
However, there’s a catch worth considering. Since the extension works by manipulating frontend JavaScript flags rather than bypassing server-side restrictions, X could easily render it useless with backend tweaks.
I haven’t been able to independently verify whether this extension works as advertised, but early comments under the original post seem promising. Users are already requesting Firefox compatibility, and the developer appears open to expanding support.
The extension represents a classic cat-and-mouse game between platforms implementing stricter controls and users finding creative ways around them. So while it might serve as a great immediate fix for those tired of constant verification prompts, its longevity depends entirely on whether X decides to close this particular loophole.
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Dwayne Cubbins
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