Redactor

Modern websites are cluttered with invasive popups, flashing banners, videos and structural noise that drains your cognitive energy. Redactor is a sophisticated attention filtering system that intelligently "redacts" (covers) distractions, allowing you to focus on the content that matters. Unlike traditional blocklists that only target known ads, Redactor dynamically analyzes the page in real-time. It identifies "noise" based on layout, behavior, and design patterns, making it effective even on sites that bypass standard blockers. All parameters can be changed in the extension settings and they can be customized by website. Key Features Intelligent Pattern Matching: Analyzes 20+ metrics—including aspect ratio fingerprinting, tracker link complexity, and identifier entropy—to catch distractions before they catch your eye. Text-First Mode: A "reading-optimized" toggle that aggressively masks sidebars, navigation, and structural clutter, leaving only the primary article or text. Adaptive Masking: Redactor samples the page background to create a seamless "erased" effect. Masks look like they were never there, reducing visual friction and eye strain. Z-Index & Timing Awareness: Automatically detects and redacts late-injecting popups and "hijack" overlays that sit on top of your reading area. Site-Specific Settings: Fully customizable. Set global defaults or fine-tune sensitivity and filters for individual websites. Precision Manual Control: See something distracting? Alt+Click to redact it instantly. Redactor remembers your preferences across sessions. Privacy Redactor processes everything locally on your machine. No data collection. No cloud processing. No external trackers.