Hide low-complexity Reddit comments using composite readability scoring
Users
3
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#290K
#239K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 20 Jul 2026
Users
monthly, 3 months
Latest, 17 Oct 2026:3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 3 months
Latest, 17 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About BigBrainComments
Tired of scrolling past memes, one-liners, and low-effort replies to find the actual discussion? BigBrainComments filters Reddit comments by complexity so you can focus on the replies that matter.
How it works
Every comment is scored using a composite readability metric that evaluates vocabulary richness, word length, and comment structure. Comments that fall below your chosen threshold are hidden automatically — no AI, no APIs, just maths.
Three filtering levels
• Off — Show everything (default)
• High school — Hides simple reactions, memes, and short replies
• University — Keeps only detailed, analytical comments
Per-subreddit overrides
Set different rules for different communities. Filter r/AskScience strictly while leaving r/funny untouched. Override settings are stored per subreddit and take effect immediately.
Media filter
Optionally hide image and GIF-only comments across any subreddit.
What it doesn't do
• No data collection or external services
• No AI involved — scoring is pure client-side JavaScript
• No account required