# hide the titlebar

> Hide the titlebar, for X11. Do not work for Wayland !

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/hide-the-titlebar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hide-the-titlebar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `hide-the-titlebar`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** nanpuyue
- **Category:** appearance,other
- **Daily users:** 66
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.79 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-11-15
- **Size:** 9.43 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hide-the-titlebar/)
- **Website:** [https://blog.nanpuyue.com/](https://blog.nanpuyue.com/)

## Description

The "Hide the Titlebar" Chrome extension allows users to remove the titlebar on windows running under the X11 window system, enhancing screen space and providing a cleaner interface. This extension requires the installation of a supplementary script to function correctly. It is important to note that this extension does not support Wayland, the newer window system, and is specifically designed for X11 environments.

Additional references and related tools include Firefox add-ons for window management such as minimizing, maximizing, and closing windows, indicating a suite of utilities aimed at improved window control and productivity. This extension is geared towards users familiar with Linux windowing systems who seek a minimalist window display experience.

## Rankings

- #14,116 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
- 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/hide-the-titlebar)