HackerNew for Chrome

In plain words

HackerNew is a Chrome extension that enhances the Hacker News browsing experience through improved usability features. It offers better readability, inline comment replies, user profile hover cards with social network information, content filtering by keywords or domain, endless scrolling, collapsible comment threads, and social sharing options for Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Buffer. The extension is designed for Hacker News readers who want a more streamlined interface for navigating discussions and stories.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

In the maker’s words, at launch

I've been working on and off on a Chrome Extension for Hacker News, the extension focusses on improved usability rather than design. I can almost guarantee that after a day you won't want to go back to regular Hacker News. Give it a try, features include: - Improved readability - Quick inline replies from comments…

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  Hacker 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…

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