Ypander - Hackernews like it should be [for Chrome]

In plain words

Ypander is a Chrome extension that redesigns the Hacker News interface. It presents news stories and discussions in a modified layout intended to improve the browsing experience. The tool is designed for Hacker News readers who prefer an alternative presentation of the site's content and community discussions. It launched in 2012 and operates as a browser extension rather than a standalone application.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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  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 page - Quick profiles with social network info when hovering over usernames - Filtering of stories based on terms and phrases / domain or user - Endless scrolling - Collapsible comment threads - Social sharing for Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Buffer Forks, improvements and comments…

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