StackOverflow Power User

Stop wasting time while programming! Adds many features to save time when searching for solutions on StackOverflow

StackOverflow Power User is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help developers save time and find the best programming solutions quickly. It enhances the StackOverflow interface by adding an answers sidebar with vote counts, highlights better answers beyond the accepted one, and alerts you when questions lack answers. Navigate effortlessly through answers using keyboard arrows, auto-expand vote counts, and enjoy an optimized layout that utilizes wide screens efficiently.

Additional features include always-visible vote buttons during scrolling, automatic expansion of comments during searches, and removal of distracting sidebar elements. This open-source extension empowers programmers with streamlined reading and navigation tools to boost productivity on StackOverflow.

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By:
Anthonin Cocagne
Users:
1,000
Rating:
4.93
(27)
Version:
0.4.2 Last updated: 2023-01-24
Creation date:
2020-05-11
Risk:
Low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
Size:
136.00KB
Email:
an*****@hotmail.fr
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-07

User reviews

Users praise the StackOverflow Power User extension for greatly improving the StackOverflow experience by adding much-needed features that enhance productivity. Many reviews emphasize how it helps speed up development and makes StackOverflow less distracting. However, some users request better customization—for example, choosing whether to display vote counts or percentages and adjusting number of scores shown per page. A few minor interface issues were noted but overall the extension is highly regarded and considered indispensable by its users.
Pros
  • Enhances StackOverflow user experience significantly
  • Speeds up development by making navigation and information access easier
  • Includes useful features missing from default StackOverflow
  • Allows users to be more efficient by filtering and prioritizing content
  • Highly appreciated and considered essential by frequent users
Cons
  • Limited customization options for the display of vote counts and percentages
  • Fixed number of scores shown per page without option to adjust
  • Minor UI/text issues such as font errors
Recent reviews
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by Gi*****, 2024-10-14

I love it. I just love it :-/
by Mo*****, 2023-02-14

VERY GOOD and NICE sate
by SA*****, 2022-11-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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StackOverflow Power User requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
Risk likelihood
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StackOverflow Power User has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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