HackyBird

Filter tweets by keyword, Sort Twitter timeline by popularity (retweets, likes, users) & more ...
What is HackyBird?
HackyBird is a Chrome extension that allows users to filter and sort their Twitter stream. With HackyBird, you can filter out tweets by keywords, sort the stream by popularity, assign weights to users to rank them up or down, mark tweets as read, and more. It's a convenient tool for efficiently managing your Twitter feed. No signup is required to use HackyBird.

Extension stats

Users: 467 ▲ 2
Rating: 4.64 (11)
Version: 0.8 (Last updated: 2017-08-10)
Creation date: 2017-08-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • http://*.twitter.com/*
  • https://*.twitter.com/*
Size: 59.19K

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Extension summary

Filter & Sort your twitter stream with HackyBird !

Guide : https://github.com/hackybird/chrome/

Features :

  • Filter out tweets by keywords
  • Sort stream by popularity (retweets & likes).
  • Assign weights to users to rank them up / down.
  • Mark tweets as "read".
  • Fast one click sort.
  • No signup required !

Issues / Feature request here : https://github.com/hackybird/chrome/issues

User reviews

Doesn't seem to work. At least when visiting other ppl's pages. I'm looking for an extension to fi lter out pinned, retweets, and horoscopes when viewing peoples profiles, and this one isn't doing it. Maybe it works for your own feed, don't know. Uninstalling.
by J. Scott Elblein, 2018-03-30

Like that it's light weight & quick.
by John Parker, 2016-07-13

Works really well & saves time going through my twitter feed. Feature request : mobile access & sync across devices.
by Nate J, 2016-07-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HackyBird requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HackyBird has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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