Chrome Extension for the one thing I miss on HN
Chrome Extension for the one thing I miss on HN launched on May 16, 2013 with 59 votes, #46 of 587 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.
In plain words
This Chrome extension adds a missing feature to Hacker News. It runs in the browser and enhances the user experience on the site. The extension launched in 2013 and is designed for Hacker News readers who want additional functionality while browsing the platform. Specific details about what feature it adds are not provided, but it targets the HN community looking to improve their regular browsing habits.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
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all alternatives →- HNHacker News user experience enhancement browser extension2023 · carina.app · ▲153
Hello everyone! This is a browser extension that attempts to enhance Hacker News user experience, while your data is kept secure, and private (never leaves the browser). Browsers have evolved significantly since doing a v1 back in 2010, which was one of the contributing factors, for attempting a complete re-take few months ago. Personally, I was surprised how useful it turned out to be when browsing around HN. On the linked page you can find install link(s) from web-browser stores, and demo video/screenshots of the features[1] What do you think ? [1] including, browsing content with…
Browser Extension to Refine the HN Experience2019 · github.com · ▲259✨ Hacker News, but refined — Interface tweaks and features to make the HN experience better - plibither8/refined-hacker-news
My New HN Browser Extension2019 · chrome.google.com · ▲19- UHUpdated Hacker News Chrome Extension2013 · blog.tommoor.com · ▲59
- HSHN Special – A visual theme and Chrome extension for Hacker News2013 · gabrielecirulli.github.io · ▲87
HackerNews as default tab (chrome extension)2014 · chrome.google.com · ▲54
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