Trading 212 Reverses Portfolio Redesign After User Backlash

UK-based broker Trading 212 has said it will restore its previous portfolio interface next month, following widespread criticism from users over a recent redesign of its trading app.

The new layout, introduced in mid-December, replaced the traditional asset list with a "bubble-style" design featuring rounded cards and layered menus. Almost immediately, users took to company forums and social media to complain that the update reduced usability and obscured essential information.

In a post dated December 24, a Trading 212 representative acknowledged the backlash, writing: "We value your feedback and understand the concerns. Based on what we've heard, we'll release an update in January that brings back the previous layout."

Traders cited multiple issues with the redesign, including inefficient use of screen space and the need for additional taps to access basic portfolio data. Some users said asset holdings were hidden behind search bars, while others noted that numerical values had been removed from portfolio charts and reserved amounts no longer appeared for pending orders.

The reaction extended beyond criticism of functionality. One user created an account under the name "IHateTheNewLayout" to highlight dissatisfaction, while another questioned the removal of chart axes, arguing that the app was being used to manage long-term savings rather than casual investments.

Several users also warned that they were considering switching to rival platforms, a message that spread across Reddit and app store reviews. According to user accounts, initial responses from customer support described the redesign as a fixed business decision, before the company reversed course amid sustained pressure.

The episode is not the first time Trading 212 has faced criticism over interface changes. Earlier updates in 2025 drew similar complaints, prompting renewed calls from users for beta testing programs and greater community involvement before major design changes are rolled out.