# Hacker News - HN Reader

> Tech news, stories & comments

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761737748](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761737748)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6761737748`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Scott Carvalho
- **Category:** News
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-13
- **First published:** 2026-04-13
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hacker-news-hn-reader/id6761737748)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://scarvy.github.io/hn-reader-legal/PRIVACY](https://scarvy.github.io/hn-reader-legal/PRIVACY)

## Description

The cleanest way to read Hacker News. Browse feeds, dive into threads, save favorites, activate 'Reader Mode' — light, dark, and sepia themes included.

HN Reader is a clean, fast Hacker News client built for avid HN readers.

Browse the Top, New, Best, Ask HN, and Show HN feeds. Tap any story to read its full comment thread — complete with collapsible threads so you can focus on the conversations that matter. Open links in the built-in browser without leaving the app. Use the 'Reader Mode' feature to enjoy distraction-free reading experience.

FEATURES

- Five feeds — Top, New, Best, Ask HN, Show HN
- Full comment threads with collapsible replies
- Read/Unread filter to track what you've seen
- Search stories powered by Algolia HN Search
- Reader Mode for distraction-free reading experience
- Upvote stories and save favorites (HN login optional)
- Offline bookmarks — save stories without an account
- Three themes — Light, Dark, and Sepia

  HN login is optional. Browse and bookmark without an account. Sign in with your Hacker News credentials to upvote stories and sync
  your favorites directly from your HN profile.

## Rankings

- #1,687,894 — Overall

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