Redactor

Redact social media posts that match word filters.

Redactor: Filter and Redact Social Media Posts

Redactor is a Chrome extension that allows you to black out posts on Twitter, Reddit, and Hacker News that match custom word filters. You can hover over redacted text to view it if desired. Configure the word filters in the add-on's Options page.
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Extension stats

Users: 62
-8
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-07-06)
Creation date: 2019-09-22
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 17.84K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Redactor lets you black out posts on X, Reddit and Hacker News that match custom word filters. You can hover over redacted text to view it if you wish. To configure the word filters, go to the add-on's Options page. Words are case-sensitive and only match post text, not usernames.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Redactor requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Redactor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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