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Work · August 31, 2023

a Chrome extension to see other users browsing the same websites as you

I was once reading some comments on HN, and someone was talking about a Chrome extension they had made for themselves to write memos/notes on any website they browsed. I thought this was brilliant! This idea immediately clicked in me, and my first thought was: "Why not make it so others can see your notes as well?". And soon it transformed into something much more complex where users could not only write notes, but also interact directly with other users of the extension through chat, gis, and cursors! It took me a few weeks, but I was able to read through docs, work on the extension…

a Chrome extension to see other users browsing the same websites as you launched on August 31, 2023 with 12 votes, #1,612 of 4,347 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

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In plain words

This Chrome extension shows users who else is browsing the same websites in real time. Users can write notes on any webpage and see notes from other extension users on those same pages. The extension also enables direct interaction through chat, shared cursors, and GIFs, turning individual web browsing into a collaborative social experience. It is designed for people who want to connect with others viewing the same content simultaneously.

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From the sources

Navigate on the internet and meet the people that are on the same websites as you. You will be able to see their cursors, chat with them, and participate in fun activities 🎉 Your data only transits on the servers at the moment it is sent and broadcasted to everyone. Nothing is stored. No. The only thing they can see is if you're connected on the same website or page as them and your cursor. If you don't feel comfortable sharing your presence on a website, you can click on the extension icon at the top-right and it will disable it globally. Or you can also add a blacklist of domains in the settings. Once stable I'll try to support Firefox in a near future and possibly Safari, but there are…from webcursors.click

In the maker’s words, at launch

I was once reading some comments on HN, and someone was talking about a Chrome extension they had made for themselves to write memos/notes on any website they browsed. I thought this was brilliant! This idea immediately clicked in me, and my first thought was: "Why not make it so others can see your notes as…

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