Reddit Hot Swap
Changes Reddit's default sorting to hot.
Reddit Hot Swap: Change Reddit's Default Sorting
Reddit Hot Swap is a Chrome extension that changes Reddit's default sorting method back to 'hot', making it easier to view trending and popular content on the platform.
Extension stats
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
- storage
Size: 191.49K
Email: re*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Reddit changed their default sorting method to "Best". This extension simply restores the default sort back to "hot" where it belongs!
User reviews
it does what it says, but it also forces old.reddit.com :/
by 
Jorge Antonio Díaz-Benito Soriano, 2021-11-27
Jorge Antonio Díaz-Benito Soriano, 2021-11-27Also takes it upon itself to redirect all amazon.com subdomains to smile.amazon.com which breaks the AWS Console and Prime Now.
by 
Matt Waters, 2018-07-25
Matt Waters, 2018-07-25Does exactly what it says.
by 
Kshitij Parajuli, 2018-06-05
Kshitij Parajuli, 2018-06-05Extension safety
Risk impact
Reddit Hot Swap requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Reddit Hot Swap has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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