Reddit Chat Anonymizer

Name: Reddit Chat Anonymizer
Author: Skye

By: Skye

A privacy-focused extension that locally modifies Reddit chat to enhance anonymity

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Features & Capabilities

Reddit Chat Anonymizer

A userscript that enhances privacy in Reddit chat by modifying how user information is displayed locally in your browser. Features

Removes usernames from chat messages (except your own) Replaces all user avatars with a neutral placeholder image Works with Reddit's new chat interface Updates dynamically as new messages appear Only modifies the display locally - does not affect the actual chat data

Technical Details

The script works by:

Navigating through Reddit's shadow DOM structure to locate chat elements Identifying usernames and avatars within chat messages Clearing username text and replacing avatar images Maintaining continuous monitoring for new messages Preserving your own username and avatar for context

Implementation Notes

Uses shadow DOM traversal to access encapsulated chat components Employs mutation observation for dynamic content updates Runs on a 50ms interval to ensure consistent display modification Includes error handling for missing DOM elements Compatible with ViolentMonkey userscript manager

Usage

Simply install the script in a compatible userscript manager (like ViolentMonkey) and navigate to Reddit chat. The script will automatically begin working after a 2-second initialization delay. Privacy Considerations

All modifications are client-side only Does not affect other users' experience No data is collected or transmitted Your own username remains visible for context

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

Skye

Daily users:

Version:

1.0.2 Last updated: 2024-12-20

Version code:

5864011

Creation date:

2024-12-18

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Content scripts matches:

chat.reddit.com

Size:

14.82KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 148,967 ▲ 2,526

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Developed by:

Skye

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reddit-chat-anonymizer/

Is Reddit Chat Anonymizer Safe?

Risk impact

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Reddit Chat Anonymizer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: reddit.com
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Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details

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