Simpler HN

In plain words

Simpler HN is a simplified interface for browsing Hacker News, launched in 2019. It presents stories in a cleaner, more streamlined format compared to the original site. The service is designed for users who find the standard Hacker News layout cluttered or prefer a more minimal reading experience. By removing unnecessary elements, Simpler HN makes it easier to focus on content while still accessing the community's popular tech and startup discussions.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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  HN Trends - like Google Trends, but for Hacker News2011 · hntrends.jerodsanto.net · ▲355
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  I Designed this HN Mac App – Should I develop it?2013 · hackernewstab.com · ▲86
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  HN Chat – Minimal Hacker News Chat with User Verification2016 · hnchat.com · ▲180
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  HN Deck – An alternative way to browse Hacker News2020 · hndeck.sagunshrestha.com · ▲115

  HN Deck: An alternate way to browse Hacker News

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  I made a modern web UI for Hacker News2022 · modernhn.com · ▲308

  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]…

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  HN Search (Experimental)2015 · ▲112

  A new experimental UI for Hacker News Search

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  SimCity, but with Permits▲936

  A free city-building game in your browser. You are the mayor. You know what the city needs. Now get it past the zoning board, the neighbors, the appeals court and the next election.

  Life & fun · 4d ago · permit.petercai.com

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  I've been paying for a rural Tanzanian's education for 10 years▲778

  Life & fun · 16d ago · tanzaniaeducationproject.org

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  Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app▲728

  Turn a phone, tablet or TV into a sign. Type a message and it fills the screen: welcome signs, timers, Wi-Fi passwords and more. No app, no account, free.

  Life & fun · 17d ago · bigwords.page

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  Guitoro, a virtual guitar you strum with your keyboard▲573

  Play a free virtual guitar online with your keyboard or by touch. Slow songs down and see every chord, string and strum. Acoustic, classic, electric and bass.

  Life & fun · 10d ago · guitoro.com

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  See *almost* any carriers phone settings▲432

  Carrier settings from iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy firmware, decoded and compared: APNs, VoLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi Calling per carrier, and what each build changed.

  Life & fun · 15d ago · carrierexplode.com

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  The whole Solar System and every tracked satellite, live in the browser▲407

  Life & fun · 24d ago · space.bl2.net

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  Make your site’s pages instant in one minute▲1,214

  Make your site’s pages instant in 1 minute and improve your conversion rate by 1%.

  Life & fun · 2019 · instant.page

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  Flatfile▲1,069

  The data onboarding platform

  AI · 2019 · flatfile.com

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  Mixkit▲984

  High-quality stock videos that are completely free.

  Growth · 2019 · mixkit.co

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  Sheety▲974

  Turn your Google Sheet into an API instantly, for free

  Dev tools · 2019 · sheety.co

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  This Person Does Not Exist▲750

  Computer generated people - refresh to get a new one

  AI · 2019 · thispersondoesnotexist.com

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  Webflow Ecommerce▲724

  Build custom ecommerce stores visually

  Work · 2019