I made a modern web UI for Hacker News
Hey HN, I made this free browser extension that modernizes the Hacker News design. I previously launched Modern for Wikipedia [1] here back in December, and it seemed like the obvious next choice to build one for HN too! So I've taken what I learned from building that, and have spent all my spare time this year building Modern for HN. I realize this won't be for everyone, but it was a fun project to work on, and I'm really happy with the result so far. Hope you like it too! Lots more planned for future updates, and suggestions welcome :) [1]…
I made a modern web UI for Hacker News launched on September 8, 2022 with 308 votes, #54 of 3,464 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.
In plain words
Modern for Hacker News is a free browser extension that updates the visual design and interface of Hacker News. Built by a developer who previously created a similar extension for Wikipedia, it applies modern design principles to the site's appearance. The extension is intended for Hacker News users who want a refreshed aesthetic while browsing the platform. It is available for download on modernhn.com, with plans for additional features in future updates.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
A beautiful, clean, modern web UI for Hacker News. Enhance your HN experience with a redesigned look, new features and customization.
Enhance your Hacker News experience with a beautiful, clean, modern design that's fully customizable. Once installed, Modern will simply apply the new look and features to existing HN pages, without you having to do anything. Please come back to this website on a desktop or laptop computer to use Modern for HN. 1. Click the "Add to Edge" button above to go to the Chrome Web Store. Then click "Allow extensions from otherfrom modernhn.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey HN, I made this free browser extension that modernizes the Hacker News design. I previously launched Modern for Wikipedia [1] here back in December, and it seemed like the obvious next choice to build one for HN too! So I've taken what I learned from building that, and have spent all my spare time this year…
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