companion for reddit

Turn your browser into a redditor's best friend.

Companion for Reddit - Enhanced Chrome Extension for Redditors

'Companion for reddit' is a superior version of the official Reddit companion Chrome extension. This version has fixed unresolved bugs and enhanced features from the original, with HTTPS support for more secure browsing and revived notification functionality. It also sports design updates for a cleaner user experience. Future upgrades are aimed at introducing a clearer notification icon and adding support for moderation tasks.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-02-10

By: Toolbox development team

Users: 875

Rating: 4.61

(23)

Version: 2.0.4 (Last updated: 2016-06-21)

Creation date: 2016-06-21

Permissions:

tabs
notifications
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 97.87K

Email: to*****@creesch.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Better than the official companion
Works effectively for accessing Reddit content
Continuous support and improvements from developers
Great addition to web browsing for Reddit users
Highly recommended by frequent Reddit users

Cons

Only works for HTTPS pages if the button in the omnibar is clicked

Most mentioned

This is great! Thanks devs!
Great addition to my Chrome web-browsing.
Couldn't imagine Reddit without it.

User reviews

better than the official companion

张磊, 2016-11-14

This is great! Thanks devs!

Mario Olivio Flores, 2016-09-12

This only works for https pages if you click the button in the omnibar.

Tamara Jordan, 2016-06-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

companion for reddit requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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