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.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
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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Extension 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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works with any website
  • Allows control over which elements to remove
  • Simple and easy to use interface
Cons
  • Ineffective on some websites
  • Does not save permanent changes
  • Needs an undo button
  • Lacks an auto mode for better readability options
Most mentioned
  • Ineffective or not working as expected
  • Good tool for decluttering pages
  • Needs feature improvements (e.g., undo button, auto mode)
Recent reviews
I love it. It works with any website, though it is manual. You can remove anything from any page that other extensions cannot. Thanks.
by Reza Sepahi, 2024-11-02

Basically, I'm finding it ineffective.. as in.. just not working. Last update 2021
by Pat MySecret, 2023-08-30

Really?
by Hà Lê, 2022-05-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

boom! – Declutter pages, improve readability requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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