Are.na

Name: Are.na
Rating: 3.769230769230769 (26 reviews)
Author: https://www.are.na

Assemble and connect information.

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Are.na is a unique platform designed to help you assemble and connect ideas seamlessly. By allowing users to add links and files of any kind, you can create simple or complex collections of content tailored to your projects. Whether working solo or collaboratively, Are.na supports private collaboration as well as public collections for the wider community.

Unlike conventional social platforms, Are.na removes distractions like ads, likes, or algorithmic recommendations to foster a mindful and focused environment. It's an ideal space to structure your thoughts, collaborate over time, and collectively build new forms of knowledge.

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Version:

2.10.2 Last updated: 2025-04-05

Creation date:

2020-05-05

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Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
storage

Size:

467.97K

Email:

he*****@are.na

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 4,708 ▼ 90

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#46 in Social Networking ▲ 1 #187 in build keyword 9 ▼ 5

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Are.na (v2.10.2)

1,918+ 4.47

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User reviews

Users appreciate Are.na for its value in archiving and workflow enhancement, especially for those aligned with open data and curation. However, many experience recurring login problems, freezing, slow or buggy performance, and frustrations with content not being added or interface elements not responding. While the underlying platform is well-regarded, the Chrome extension requires improvements in stability, speed, and usability to meet user expectations consistently.

Pros

Great tool for archivists and those who value organizing and saving content.
Accelerates workflow and is appreciated by users familiar with the Are.na platform.
Generally seen as helpful and aligned with users interested in open data and curation.

Cons

Frequent login issues including being logged out and problems logging in through the extension.
The extension sometimes freezes or becomes unresponsive.
The extension does not always work as expected, with issues adding content and the popup window not closing properly.
Slow performance and bugs causing it to not function on certain sites like Twitter.

Recent reviews

it logged me out on multiple occasions and after finally resetting my password, everything i've archived disappeared

Peter Chijioke, 2024-12-29

If you have the soul of an archivist, Are.na is a life-changing tool. If you're a Pinterest flaneur, you'll be more surprised on Are.na. If you're an API enthusiast and a believer in open data, Are.na agrees with you. The extension works 99% of the time, but can run into trouble with dark UX patterns to make it impossible to download images etc.

Marius Watz, 2024-04-26

I was curious to see what this Are.na is, but so far the experience has not really worked for me. I have not been able to log in to use the extension, though I am logged in with my browser. Tried to fix this for a while, but got interrupted by reminders to subscribe to the Pro plan with a "special prize". I'll pass this chance now, and get back later.

Riia Jarvenpaa, 2024-03-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Are.na requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.

Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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