InteractiveFics Firefox

InteractiveFics

Replaces Y/N & other variables in Reader Insert/second person fics with words of your choice.

Features & Capabilities

InteractiveFics is a Chrome extension that enhances your experience reading second-person interactive fiction, especially popular on platforms like Tumblr. It automatically replaces placeholders such as "Y/N" and their variations in reader insert stories with any name or word you choose, personalizing the narrative to your liking. Beyond names, you can customize other words and expressions to tailor the story entirely to your preferences.

Designed for fans of interactive fiction who want a more immersive and personalized reading experience, InteractiveFics works seamlessly across all webpages containing these commonly used variables. The extension's logo, crafted by Oleg Gert, adds a visually appealing touch to this handy tool. Whether you want your own name or a favorite character’s name inserted, or want to tweak other text elements for better immersion, InteractiveFics makes story reading more engaging and fun.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on Entertainment Writing
By:
InteractiveFics
Daily users:
2,475 -46
Rating:
4.05
(44)
Version:
5.2.2 Last updated: 2021-02-16
Version code:
5183398
Creation date:
2020-07-19
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • *
Size:
55.85KB
Email:
in*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-19
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Other platforms

Chrome
InteractiveFics (v5.2.5)
148,946 4.63 (219)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
InteractiveFics
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/interactivefics/
Email:
in*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://interactivefics.tumblr.com

User Reviews

Users love InteractiveFics for making Y/N/L/N fics readable and claim it’s essential after moving to Firefox. It works well on desktop and is highly recommended, with many calling it a game changer. Some praise mobile support in specific setups, but mobile compatibility is inconsistent. A notable downside is that the extension can cause lag on sites like YouTube, though pausing the extension (via the Pause option) usually fixes this. Overall, it’s highly valued despite mobile and site-performance caveats.
Pros
  • Immediately useful; reads and parses Y/N/L/N in fics without needing a refresh.
  • A must-have for Firefox users; many switched from Chrome because of it.
  • Mobile usage is possible in some setups (e.g., with Nightly/collections).
  • Widely recommended and described as a game changer for reading reader-insert fics.
  • Pause extension option helps reduce or stop site lag (e.g., YouTube) when needed.
Cons
  • Mobile/Android compatibility is inconsistent; some reports say it doesn't work on Android.
  • It can cause significant lag on sites like YouTube unless paused.
  • Enabling on mobile may require extra steps (Nightly collection) which can be confusing.
  • Some reviews indicate mixed mobile experiences, so it’s not universally reliable on mobile.
Recent reviews
by Fi*****, 2025-12-13

by tr*****, 2025-11-29

by Ha*****, 2025-10-25
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Is InteractiveFics Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

InteractiveFics has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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