UI Changer for Reddit

Enforce your preferred user interface.
What is UI Changer for Reddit?
UI Changer for Reddit is a Chrome extension that allows you to enforce your preferred user interface on Reddit. It redirects all Reddit links to show one of the three interfaces that you choose, as well as works on image, live, and share links. The extension does not require your personal information to work properly.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.29 (230)
Version: 2.4.3 (Last updated: 2024-04-17)
Creation date: 2024-01-25
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*.reddit.com/*
  • *://*.redd.it/*
Size: 220.16K

Other platforms

UI Changer for Reddit (v2.4.2)
4.13 (53) 2,579+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Redirects all Reddit links to show one of the three interfaces that you choose. Also works on image, live and share links. Note: The notice you see about having access to your data on all Reddit sites is automatically generated because the extension runs on every Reddit tab. It does NOT require your personal information to work properly.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows users to access the 2nd gen UI of Reddit.
  • Offers workarounds like creating a subreddit to access the desired UI.
  • Users appreciate the previous layout and functionality it provided.
Cons
  • No longer functions properly due to Reddit's changes.
  • Requires users to create their own subreddits to access features.
  • Has received complaints about being unusable in the current version.
Most mentioned
  • Extension used to work but is now mostly non-functional.
  • Reddit's push towards 3rd gen UI has negatively impacted the extension's usability.
  • Workarounds such as becoming a moderator of a subreddit are mentioned frequently.
Recent reviews
don't work anymore... ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS with this extension
by F3n3k, 2024-10-27

The best one outta all of them. Let's you actually choose b/w the many UI changes Reddit goes through. Respect!!!!!
by Pre Poster, 2024-10-17

Well, it was good while it lasted. new.reddit is now the same as sh.reddit. Only old.reddit works now.
by pluvillion, 2024-10-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

UI Changer for Reddit requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

UI Changer for Reddit has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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