# defaultSortForReddit

> This add-on will allow Reddit users to select which option they want to use to sort content when going to the home page, or individual subreddits. By default, it will sort to the "new" option. Designed to work with reddit.com, not old reddit.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/defaultsortforreddit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/defaultsortforreddit)

## Overview

- **ID:** `defaultsortforreddit`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DefaultSortForReddit
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,search-tools,appearance
- **Daily users:** 293
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-28
- **First published:** 2025-02-08
- **Size:** 77 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/defaultsortforreddit/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/defaultSortForReddit/defaultSortForReddit](https://github.com/defaultSortForReddit/defaultSortForReddit)

## Description

The **defaultSortForReddit** Chrome extension empowers Reddit users to choose their default content sorting preference on both the homepage and individual subreddits. By overriding Reddit's default "best" sorting option, this tool lets you automatically load posts sorted by your choice, such as "new," for a personalized browsing experience.

Designed specifically for the modern Reddit interface (reddit.com), this free and open-source extension seamlessly updates URLs to reflect your preferred sorting method, enhancing usability on desktop browsers. The project code is publicly available on GitHub for transparency and customization. Improve your Reddit browsing today by preventing the default "best" sort and tailoring content feed exactly how you want it!

## Rankings

- #6,761 — Overall
- #373 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #34 — sort
- #66 — defi
- #75 — reddit
- #193 — home

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `http://www.reddit.com/*`
- `https://www.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/defaultsortforreddit)