# Control for Reddit

> Lets you take control of your time by limiting Reddit features

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/control-for-reddit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/control-for-reddit)

## Overview

- **ID:** `control-for-reddit`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sam Bardsley
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 519
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-13
- **First published:** 2024-04-20
- **Size:** 76 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/control-for-reddit/)

## Description

## Control for Reddit Chrome Extension

Control for Reddit empowers you to manage your time spent on Reddit by allowing you to disable specific features that often lead to distractions. This extension offers the ability to turn off the main feed, subreddit feeds, notifications, and the trending page, helping you maintain focus and reduce time wasted on the platform.

Inspired by its Firefox counterpart, this tool provides a straightforward way to take control of your Reddit experience and improve productivity by customizing what you see and interact with on the site. Whether you're looking to avoid endless scrolling or reduce notification interruptions, Control for Reddit is an effective extension to tailor Reddit usage to your needs.

## Rankings

- #4,881 — Overall
- #273 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #17 — reddit
- #20 — control
- #30 — self control
- #76 — trend

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `*://*.reddit.com/*`
- `*://old.reddit.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `old.reddit.com`
- `*.reddit.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: reddit.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/control-for-reddit)