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Blander | News Headline Neutralizer

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How to install Open in Chrome Web Store
CRX ID
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Status
  • Live on Store
Description from extension meta

This Chrome extension simplifies NYTimes headlines for a more neutral reading experience.

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Blander | News Headline Neutralizer
Description from store

Blander makes New York Times headlines... well, more bland.

It uses Anthropic's Claude AI to rewrite headlines in real time as you browse nytimes.com. A small blue indicator appears next to each headline that has been made more bland, so you always know what's been changed.

Requirement: An Anthropic API key (get one at console.anthropic.com). The extension does not include or provide an API key. You must bring your own.

How it works:
• Install the extension.
• Open the options page and enter your Anthropic API key.
• Visit nytimes.com. Headlines are automatically rewritten.

Privacy & data handling:
• Your API key is stored locally on your device and is never shared.
• Headline text is sent to the Anthropic API for processing; no other data is collected or transmitted.
• No analytics, tracking, or third-party services.

Usage limits:
• 50 API calls per day (resets at midnight) to help manage your API costs.
• Results are cached so repeat visits don't use additional calls.

Latest reviews

Vanessa John
Blander News Headline Neu is a great tool for anyone who loves staying up-to-date with the news. The headlines are short, simple, and straight to the point. No more scrolling through long articles to catch up.
Jeremy Paul
I absolutely love this extension! It transforms how I view news articles by providing clear, concise, and easy-to-read headlines. A game-changer for keeping up with current events!
Daniel Miller
Great concept executed well. The small indicator showing which headlines were changed is a nice touch.
Benjamin Adams
Really interesting idea and surprisingly useful. It makes headlines feel way less dramatic and more factual when browsing.
James Wilson Wilson
This is such a refreshing idea. It takes sensational headlines and turns them into clear, factual statements without losing the meaning. Makes reading the news feel a lot less emotionally charged.