Anyone figure out a good way to handle that? - 4 views

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  #1 nadifur on 27 May 25

   

  I'm trying to build a browser extension that hides parts of webpages - like comment sections or ads - just for cleaner reading. I thought it would be simple, but turns out handling dynamic content is trickier than I expected. Stuff keeps reloading or showing up again. Anyone figure out a good way to handle that?

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I'm trying to build a browser extension that hides parts of webpages - like comment sections or ads - just for cleaner reading. I thought it would be simple, but turns out handling dynamic content is trickier than I expected. Stuff keeps reloading or showing up again. Anyone figure out a good way to handle that?</div>

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  #2 victoriabet on 27 May 25

   

  I ran into the same thing with a Reddit cleaner I built - elements would just pop back after a second. Using MutationObservers helped a lot with that. Also, getting the timing right on when your script runs is important. I found https://5ly.co/browser-extension-development/ super helpful for understanding how to manage scripts that need to react to changes in the page. Once you get it, it's super satisfying when everything disappears like it should.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I ran into the same thing with a Reddit cleaner I built - elements would just pop back after a second. Using MutationObservers helped a lot with that. Also, getting the timing right on when your script runs is important. I found <a href="https://5ly.co/browser-extension-development/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://5ly.co/browser-extension-development/</a> super helpful for understanding how to manage scripts that need to react to changes in the page. Once you get it, it's super satisfying when everything disappears like it should.</div>

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  #3 momser on 27 May 25

   

  The whole idea of customizing your browser to fit how you want the web to look is kinda underrated. Not just about blocking ads - sometimes it's just about peace of mind or saving a few clicks.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The whole idea of customizing your browser to fit how you want the web to look is kinda underrated. Not just about blocking ads - sometimes it's just about peace of mind or saving a few clicks.</div>

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