A chrome extension that fades out old links on HN/Reddit/News sites
A chrome extension that fades out old links on HN/Reddit/News sites launched on August 15, 2018 with 28 votes, #823 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
In plain words
This Chrome extension automatically fades out links you've already visited on Hacker News, Reddit, and news sites, making it easier to spot new content at a glance. It works by dimming previously clicked links so they become visually distinct from unread ones. The extension is designed for frequent users of these platforms who want a cleaner browsing experience and quicker navigation to fresh stories.
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