# Reddit PGN viewer

> Puts a board in all Reddit pages with PGNs marked by \[pgn\]\[/pgn\].

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/reddit-pgn-viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reddit-pgn-viewer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `reddit-pgn-viewer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Garf
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 209
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2020-06-12
- **First published:** 2017-11-20
- **Size:** 1.23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reddit-pgn-viewer/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/gcp/rchesspgn](https://github.com/gcp/rchesspgn)

## Description

The Reddit PGN Viewer is a Chrome extension designed specifically for chess enthusiasts browsing Reddit. It automatically transforms all Portable Game Notation (PGN) snippets tagged within [pgn][/pgn] on any Reddit page into interactive chessboards. Users can see move variations, comments, and other game details seamlessly integrated into their browsing experience. This tool enhances the visibility and understanding of chess games shared across Reddit's chess communities, making it easier and more enjoyable to study and follow games in real-time.

Ideal for players, commentators, and fans, the extension streamlines analyzing chess games without needing to switch tabs or utilize external websites. With instant and intuitive chessboard renderings, Reddit PGN Viewer elevates the engagement with chess content on Reddit, turning static codes into dynamic visualizations effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #8,046 — Overall
- #41 — reddit
- #41 — viewer
- #55 — variation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*.reddit.com/r/*chess*`
- `*://*.reddit.com/r/*Chess*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.reddit.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: reddit.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reddit-pgn-viewer)