Anti-distractor for StackExchange

Anti-distractor for StackExchange

Hides the sidebar on StackExchange to help you focus.

Anti-distractor for StackExchange
What is Anti-distractor for StackExchange?
Anti-distractor for StackExchange is a Firefox add-on that helps you stay focused on your tasks by allowing you to hide the sidebar on StackExchange. With this add-on, you can selectively hide elements such as related questions, hot network questions, hot meta posts, and even ads. Please note that this extension is independently developed and not affiliated with or endorsed by StackExchange.
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Stats
By: AstroRP
Users: 34 ▼ -3
Rating: 4.00 (3)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2019-05-06)
Creation date: 2018-07-24
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 15.76K
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Merlin
Summary

Have you ever found yourself wasting your time by clicking through all the 'related questions' or 'hot network questions' on SE? This extension allows you to hide them, so you can focus on what you actually intend to do. You can select whether you want to hide 'linked questions', 'related questions', 'hot network questions', 'hot meta posts', or even ads, separately.

Note: This extension is made by an independent developer. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by StackExchange in any way.

User reviews
only removes bar on the right, not the left. doesn't reclaim space. needs updating
by phwelo, 2024-04-17

I've been using this for years and I'm sure it's saved me many hours of my life, keeping me from spiraling down StackExchange rabbit holes. Thanks so much to the author for all those hours of my life!
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Safety
Risk impact

Anti-distractor for StackExchange may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Anti-distractor for StackExchange has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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