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Life & fun · October 16, 2013

Hacker News Talk, a Chrome extension for real-time commentary

Hacker News Talk, a Chrome extension for real-time commentary launched on October 16, 2013 with 48 votes, #43 of 565 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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Hacker News Talk is a Chrome extension that enables real-time commentary while browsing Hacker News. Launched in 2013, it allows users to view and participate in live discussions alongside the main Hacker News feed. The extension is designed for Hacker News readers who want to engage in concurrent conversations about stories and topics currently being discussed on the platform.

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