# InteractiveFics

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `interactivefics`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** InteractiveFics
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 2,518
- **Weekly downloads:** 15
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (44 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2021-02-16
- **First published:** 2020-07-19
- **Size:** 56 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/interactivefics/)
- **Website:** [https://interactivefics.tumblr.com](https://interactivefics.tumblr.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/interactivefics/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/interactivefics/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #1,900 — Overall
- #101 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #215 — Social & Communication
- #22 — defi
- #26 — choice
- #26 — insert

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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