Tired of distressing news and controversial topics? Block it all.

Latest Version

Version
0.1
Update
January 1, 2025
Size
474KiB
Developer
Category
Users
0
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Calm the Chaos Extension

Calm the Chaos helps you filter out inflammatory rhetoric, conflict-related content, and sensationalist coverage across your browsing experience.

Key Features:
- Smart filtering across Reddit, LinkedIn, YouTube, CNN, StackOverflow and more.
- 20+ pre-configured categories covering terms used in contentious coverage
- Preserves normal site functionality while filtering inflammatory content
- Import your own keyword lists from any hosted text file
- Domain-specific controls for customized filtering
- Real-time statistics and easy toggles
- Regular updates to stay current
- Automatic backup and sync of your settings

Perfect for:
- Taking breaks from intense news cycles
- Maintaining professional focus on LinkedIn
- Enjoying Reddit and YouTube without disruption
- Managing exposure to stressful content
- Choosing when to engage with challenging topics

The default keywords are US-focused, but you can easily import regional lists to match your needs. Customize filtering through the intuitive popup interface and monitor activity via the statistics dashboard.

Note: This is a preview release (v0.1) with features being actively developed and refined based on user feedback. AI-powered trending topics coming soon.
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Source Manifest.json

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