Binnen-I be gone

This add-on likely is only useful for users who speak German or visit German language websites - it will remove so called "Binnen-Is" on webpages.

Binnen-I be gone - Clean Up Your German Webpages

'Binnen-I be gone' is a Firefox extension, designed specifically for readers of German language webpages. Its purpose is to eliminate the overextended use of the 'Binnen-I' phenomena, which can be seen as cluttering and unnecessary to many. This add-on will bring simplicity and clarity back to your reading experience while not interfering with common spelling rules.

Add-on stats

Users: 6,692
168
Version: 3.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-11-03)
Creation date: 2008-03-23
Weekly download count: 49
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 26.09K

Other platforms

Binnen-I be gone (v3.1.1)
4.90 (472) 10,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This extension is intended for better readability of German webpages which make overextended use of the so called "Binnen-I". Binnen-Is are a phenomenon in German language, intended to show gender-parity in written texts - however in the eyes of many it is cluttering written language in an unnecessary way & it's not part of common spelling rules.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Effective in filtering out gendered language
  • Improves readability of German texts
  • Widely appreciated by users for its functionality
  • Works well across various websites
  • Available for Firefox on Android
Cons
  • No recent updates noted, but still functional
  • Some specific terms may not be translated as desired
  • Lacks the ability to show where changes are made
Most mentioned
  • Essential tool for reading fluency
  • Ability to combat perceived overreach of gender language
  • Desire for more customization options in term replacements
  • User gratitude for existence of the add-on
  • Positive impact on the readability of texts
User reviews
Ich bin außerordentlich dankbar für die Existenz dieser Erweiterung, insbesondere auch dafür, dass sie jetzt auch für Firefox @Android verfügbar ist.
by Jörn, 2025-01-19


Sehr gute Idee! Danke für dieses add-on mit dem sich ein Teil des Sandes der uns allen ins Getriebe geschüttet wird wegfiltern lässt. Merke: Ideologien nützen immer nur denen die sie herausbringen, nie denen die diesen Ideologien folgen.
by Thomas, 2024-12-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Binnen-I be gone requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Binnen-I be gone has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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