Shut Up: Comment Blocker version history - 25 versions
Shut Up: Comment Blocker by Ricky Romero
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Latest version
Version 8.1.3
Released Dec 15, 2024 - 227.19 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterTemporarily stopped Shut Up from running on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides due to an as-yet-undiagnosed performance issue.Source code released under MIT License
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Version 8.1.2.6
Released Dec 10, 2024 - 227.12 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterBlocked comments on uol.com.br. Thanks to Rodrigo K. for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.1.2.5
Released Nov 20, 2024 - 227.09 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterSource code released under MIT License
Version 8.1.2.4
Released Nov 5, 2024 - 227.02 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterBlocked comments on The Athletic by the NY Times.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.1.2.3
Released Aug 9, 2024 - 226.98 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterBlocked replies on Threads. Thanks to Matt Kenefick for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.1.2.2
Released Jul 9, 2024 - 226.91 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterImproved comment blocking on X, Mastodon, Bluesky, Pinterest, and Instagram. Also blocked comments on most sites which use the Vuukle/SpotIM/OpenWeb/Viafoura comment platforms.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.1.2.1
Released Jul 2, 2024 - 226.56 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterBlocked comments on sites using the Substack and BlogIt platforms. Thanks to Lawrence Velázquez for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.1.2
Released May 30, 2024 - 226.39 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterFixed a data migration bug in 8.1 that turned off the "Remember where I've enabled comments" setting.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.1.1
Released May 24, 2024 - 226.15 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and later- Worked around a serious bug in Firefox's CSS scripting APIs for WebExtensions. It caused Shut Up to become unresponsive when trying to block comments on heavy websites.
- Fixed a bug where the blocker state wouldn't sync across tabs from the same site.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.1
Released May 20, 2024 - 225.5 KBWorks with firefox 124.0 and later, android 124.0 and laterThis release ensures compatibility with future browser releases and further strengthens security.
Due to new browser requirements, Shut Up no longer includes a stylesheet update component. Your browser is now responsible for these updates, automatically installing them when updating the extension.
- Restored the changes from the 8.0 update, following closer scrutiny and validation.
- Added permission requests for website access.
- Added an operation queue to address bugs caused by race conditions.
- Made the Options and Release Notes extension pages more friendly for smartphones.
- Added a Russian localization. Thanks to Ronner on Crowdin for the contribution.
- Optimized various image files. Thanks to Frazer Smith for the contribution.
- Cleaned up link rot in the release notes. (This project has been going a long time!)
If you're fluent in another language and want to help the project, please consider contributing a localization on Crowdin. Thank you!
This update changes how comments are blocked across many sites. Please report any issues anonymously using this form.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0.2.5
Released Feb 24, 2024 - 261.85 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 120.0 and laterBlocked comments inside some WordPress sidebar widgets. Thanks to Lawrence Velázquez for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0.2.4
Released Feb 11, 2024 - 261.84 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 120.0 and laterBlocked comments on various websites, including kottke.org. Thanks to Lawrence Velázquez for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0.2.3
Released Jan 23, 2024 - 261.83 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 120.0 and laterBlocked comments on websites that use Ghost's comment platform, including Platformer. Thanks to Lawrence Velázquez for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0.2.2
Released Jan 11, 2024 - 261.82 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 120.0 and laterBlocked comments on websites that use Insticator's comment platform, including National Review. Thanks to Joshua Born for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0.2.1
Released Sep 27, 2023 - 261.75 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later, android 120.0 and later- Fixed comment/review blocking on NYTimes Cooking, Wall Street Journal, and Goodreads. Thanks to Will R Cohen for the contributions.
- Fixed comment blocking on itch.io. Thanks to Lawrence Velázquez for the contribution.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0.2
Released Nov 1, 2022 - 261.88 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterThis update, still based on version 7.1.2, works around a recently-introduced incompatibility with Firefox 106. It restores the ability to show and hide comments on demand.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0.1
Released Sep 21, 2022 - 261.78 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterThis release temporarily rolls back the changes from the 8.0 update while I investigate the cause of some unexpected bugs.Source code released under MIT License
Version 8.0
Released Sep 20, 2022 - 250.94 KBWorks with firefox 102.0 and laterThis release ensures compatibility with future browser releases and further strengthens security.
Due to new browser requirements, Shut Up no longer includes a stylesheet update component. Your browser is now responsible for these updates, and will automatically install them through extension updates.
- Upgraded to Manifest v3 for future browser compatibility. (Firefox support TBD)
- Switched to new native WebExtensions APIs for adding blocking rules to pages.
- Updated the Options page to support narrow window widths.
- Fixed an issue in the Options page that prevented links from opening in a full tab.
- Removed the ability to force stylesheet updates in browsers based on Chrome.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 7.1.2.3
Released Sep 10, 2022 - 261.43 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterBlocked comments on chess.com. Thanks to Lawrence Velázquez for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 7.1.2.2
Released Sep 5, 2022 - 261.41 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterFixed review blocking on MyAnimeList.Source code released under MIT License
Version 7.1.2.1
Released Sep 5, 2022 - 261.44 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterBlocked comments on VnExpress, and fixed an issue which prevented viewing video descriptions on YouTube's mobile layout.Source code released under MIT License
Version 7.1.2
Released Jul 6, 2022 - 261.41 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterPrevented Shut Up from accidentally hiding important controls on California's EDD website.Source code released under MIT License
Version 7.1.1.6
Released May 25, 2022 - 261.21 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterBlocked comments on NY Times Cooking. Thanks to Will Cohen for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 7.1.1.5
Released Apr 19, 2022 - 261.18 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterImproved comment blocking on formel1.de and golem.de. Thanks to Markus Thömmes for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License
Version 7.1.1.4
Released Apr 11, 2022 - 261.17 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterImproved comment blocking on the New York Times. Thanks to Jake Rider for the contribution.Source code released under MIT License