Reddit Publish Date

This extension adds the original publication date to articles posted on Reddit. Supports all versions of Reddit.

Reddit Publish Date - Chrome Extension

Reddit Publish Date is a Chrome extension that adds article publish dates to Reddit links. It ensures you stay informed with up-to-date information while browsing Reddit. The extension works for articles posted on both new and old Reddit, continuously adding publish dates to posts in the background. It does not collect any personal data and allows you to customize the appearance and date format.
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Extension stats

Users: 112
6
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-25)
Version code: undefined
Creation date: 2019-04-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • background
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://*/
  • http://*/
Size: 145.41K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

With Reddit Publish Date, you can instantly see when an article was originally published—right from your Reddit feed. Improve your Reddit experience and stay informed.

This extension automatically adds the publication date of linked articles to each Reddit post, helping you quickly understand the freshness and context of the content being shared. Perfect for users who want to make informed decisions about the relevance and timeliness of news and articles.

Key Features:

• Instant date display: See the publication date of articles linked in Reddit posts without needing to click through. • Customizable: Configure exactly how you'd like publication dates to be formatted. Dates can even be color-coded so you can easily tell whether a post is outdated or fresh at a glance. • Works on all versions of Reddit: The design of the publish date label is automatically set to fit with the rest layout on both new and old Reddit.

How it Works:

• The extension checks the link in each Reddit post, attempts to retrieve the original publication date of the article, and displays it next to the post if one is found. • Works on articles from news sites, blogs, research papers, and more.

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User reviews

Does not work as of 12/29/2024, I changed how i wanted it to appear on Reddit and refreshed Reddit but still shows regular not with Extension edits.
by fitu 9983, 2024-12-30

Reddit layout has been updated, pls update the extension.

Pretty useful.
by Pierre LeBaux, 2023-04-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reddit Publish Date requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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