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Hacker News Sorted, a 12-year-old Chrome extension I still use daily
by svyatov·Apr 14, 2026·3 points·1 comment
AI Analysis
●MidCozySolve My Problem
Client-side sorting and true post ages for Hacker News, but the store listing is unavailable.
Strengths
- •"True Time Ago" fixes HN's confusing resurfaced post timestamps accurately.
- •Client-side sorting reorders lists instantly without triggering a full page reload.
- •Keyboard shortcuts disable automatically when typing in inputs to avoid conflicts.
Weaknesses
- •Store listing shows unavailable error, blocking installation for most new users.
- •Low adoption suggests limited appeal versus established alternatives like Refined Hacker News.
Category
Target Audience
Frequent Hacker News readers
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