Spot hyped news at a glance on Hacker News and Reddit
Spot hyped news at a glance on Hacker News and Reddit launched on July 11, 2014 with 30 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.
In plain words
This Chrome extension highlights trending stories from Hacker News and Reddit, making it easy to spot popular discussions at a glance. It's designed for people who want to stay informed about what's being discussed on these communities without visiting the sites directly. The tool filters content to show what's generating conversation, helping users quickly identify hyped news and trending topics relevant to their interests.
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