boom! – Declutter pages, improve readability

boom! – Declutter pages, improve readability

Declutter webpages and improve readability... Point, click, boom!

What is boom! – Declutter pages, improve readability?
The 'Boom! – Declutter pages, improve readability', is a web extension tool designed to greatly improve your web browsing experience. It allows users to easily rid pages of distracting and unnecessary elements, access content behind paywalls without having to sign in or create an account, remove pesky ads, and enhance text readability. The tool works simply by clicking a bomb icon that allows the user to manually select elements for removal or enhancement. Efficient, user-friendly, and helpful, 'Boom!' ensures your web navigation is as smooth as possible.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.32 (25)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2021-07-23)
Creation date: 2016-01-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 6.46M
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Problem: Some websites have a lot of junk on them. ✔ boom! lets you declutter busy pages and make them readable again.

Problem: Some websites won't let you use them without creating an account. ✔ boom! lets you knock down annoying paywalls and use websites like Pinterest or Groupon without signing up.

Problem: Some websites show creepy advertisements. ✔ boom! lets you delete them to your heart's content.

Problem: Some websites have terrible typography. ✔ Just shift-click a text element while boom! is active to improve its readability.

Usage: Click the bomb icon. The fuse should light. At this point, you can:

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Improves readability and clutter on webpages
  • Allows users to choose which page elements to view
  • Easy to use - click and hover functionality
Cons
  • Ineffectiveness on certain webpages
  • Some users suggest adding an undo button
  • No auto mode or customizability settings like font, colour, line spacing
Most mentioned
  • Simplicity in usage
  • Desire for more customization options
  • Uneven functionality across different websites
Recent reviews
Basically, I'm finding it ineffective.. as in.. just not working. Last update 2021
by Pat MySecret Pat MySecret, 2023-08-30

Really?
by Hà Lê Hà Lê, 2022-05-23

Works great! I would love an auto mode, or settings so the text is more readable for me (like font, colour and line spacing) because some websites make it SO hard! But as a decluttering app, it works really well.
by Hayley Griffith Hayley Griffith, 2022-01-20
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Safety
Risk impact

boom! – Declutter pages, improve readability may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

boom! – Declutter pages, improve readability has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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