HN comments blocker

Name: HN comments blocker
Author: Johan Andersson

Blocks the comment section of all HN posts where you haven't visited the submitted page url

HN comments blocker is a Firefox add-on that blocks the comment section of all Hacker News posts where you haven't visited the submitted page URL. By countering the habit of only reading comments, it helps you gain deep knowledge and avoid the bandwagon effect and confirmation bias.

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By: Johan Andersson

Daily users: 1

Version: 1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)

Version code: 5733204

Creation date: 2019-02-10

Firefox on Android: No

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Size: 14.25K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: a day ago

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# 82,259 ▲ 49,200

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Risk impact

HN comments blocker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

High Allows retrieval of a user’s browsing history, presenting a notable privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood

HN comments blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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