About hcker.news
hcker.news presents the Hacker News frontpage in a familiar format, with significant improvements to browsing ergonomics, filtering capabilities, and readability.
The "hckr" layout is inspired by hckrnews.com (no affiliation)
The feed refreshes every 5 minutes.
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Timeline View
View a chronological feed of top stories, grouped by day, week, or month.
Timeline Filters
- View stories by most points or comments
- Group the timeline by day, week, or month
- Control the number of stories shown per period (Top 10, 20, 50, or 100)
Timeline Feed
- Sort stories within each period by time or points
- Identify new stories since your last visit, highlighted with an orange tag
Aggregate View
See the most significant posts from a specific day, week, month, year, or a custom date range.
Aggregate Filters
Aggregate Feed
Appearance
Customize how stories are displayed to suit your screen and reading preferences.
Alternative Layout
High Density
- Column View: Arrange your feed in a multi-column layout with adjustable width.
- Dense Mode: Toggle compact spacing for a more information-dense display.
Feed Customization
Refine your feed by focusing on specific content types or excluding unwanted topics:
Custom Filters
- Small Web: Highlight content from the independent web (personal blogs, hobby sites), inspired by Kagi's Small Web initiative.
- Show HN/Ask HN: Display only posts tagged "Show HN" or "Ask HN".
Exclude Words
- Hide stories containing specified keywords or phrases (e.g., "trump," "DOGE").