# Reddit Comment Collapser

> A more elegant solution for collapsing reddit comment trees. Reddit Comment Collapser is free and open source. Contributions welcome - https://github.com/tom-james-watson/reddit-comment-collapser

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/reddit\_comment\_collapser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reddit_comment_collapser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `reddit_comment_collapser`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** tomjwatson
- **Category:** appearance,social-communication,other
- **Daily users:** 941
- **Weekly downloads:** 19
- **Rating:** 4.94 / 5 (47 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-03-05
- **Size:** 182 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reddit_comment_collapser/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/tom-james-watson/reddit-comment-collapser/issues](https://github.com/tom-james-watson/reddit-comment-collapser/issues)

## Description

Reddit Comment Collapser is a free, open-source Chrome extension designed to enhance your Reddit browsing experience by providing a more elegant solution for collapsing comment trees. With a simple click on a comment's column, you can collapse that comment and all its replies, making it easy to navigate large discussion threads without getting lost.

This extension is specifically compatible with old.reddit.com and works seamlessly alongside popular tools like Reddit Enhancement Suite and subreddit themes. It aims to save time and streamline comment browsing while maintaining compatibility with your favorite Reddit customizations. Contributions to the project are welcome on the GitHub repository at https://github.com/tom-james-watson/reddit-comment-collapser.

## Rankings

- #3,420 — Overall
- #5 — comment
- #20 — reddit
- #37 — contribute
- #61 — column
- #82 — command

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `https://*.reddit.com/`

### 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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## Review summary

Users greatly appreciate Reddit Comment Collapser for improving Reddit navigation by auto-scrolling to accessible comment threads and offering a sleek visual design with fading bars. The add-on is deemed essential by many for Reddit usability. However, some users experience problems with thread lines becoming disorganized when opening comments, which detracts from the experience.

### Pros

- Enables easier navigation of Reddit comment threads by auto-scrolling to the next uncollapsed comment, enhancing readability and convenience.
- The visual design uses subtle fading bars which improve the user experience and look better than screenshots.
- Highly valued and considered indispensable by multiple users for browsing Reddit effectively.

### Cons

- Occasional issues with thread lines being messed up when opening comments, affecting usability.

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