Deadname Remover

A browser extension that replaces deadnames with chosen names (primarily for transgender and non-binary people).

As of June 2026, Deadname Remover has 20,000 users and a 4.55/5 rating from 387 reviews in the Accessibility category.

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20,000
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4.55
387 reviews
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Version
2.3.0
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.

History

7 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 16, 2026.

30.8K25.0K19.2KApr 16, 2026Jun 17, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 16, 202620.0K4.543872.2.2
Apr 22, 202620.0K4.543862.2.2
May 7, 202630.0K4.543862.2.2
May 27, 202620.0K4.553872.2.2
Jun 1, 202630.0K4.543882.2.2
Jun 4, 202620.0K4.553872.3.0
Jun 7, 202630.0K4.553872.3.0
Now20.0K4.553872.3.0

Changelog

  • Jun 1, 2026
    description
    Once installed, a page should open where you can edit your name and deadname settings. 
    
    To edit this later or to temporarily disable the plugin, click on the trans flag in the top right corner of your browser.
    By installing it, you can avoid the discomfort of seeing your or a friend/family member's deadname while browsing the web.
    
    • Replaces deadnames: Add infinite deadname and chosen name pairs to process and replace on most websites
    • Privacy-first: All data processing locally on device. No data collection or browsing history stored. Settings remain local by default, with optional browser sync. See Privacy Policy for more details
    • Performant: Extremely lightweight, no noticeable difference in page load times. Can run on low-end devices including Chromebooks
    • Pride themes: Add trans pride and non-binary pride gradient highlights on replaced names
    • Syncing settings across devices: Keep your settings in sync across all your devices (disabled by default for privacy reasons)
    • Content blocking: Prevent flashing of deadnames by blocking page content before the extension has finished processing (optional)
    • Stealth mode: Hide the extension icon to protect privacy and avoid being outed. Recommended to disable text highlighting as well.
    • Site filtering: Control where the extension operates on a per-site basis (including using wildcards). Can allow or block all sites by default, or specify specific sites to allow or block.
    
    Proudly open-source and MIT-licensed. See more information on https://github.com/arimgibson/Deadname-Remover
  • Jun 1, 2026
    short_description
    An easy to use browser plugin to automatically remove and replace deadnames
    A browser extension that replaces deadnames with chosen names (primarily for transgender and non-binary people).

Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

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About

By installing it, you can avoid the discomfort of seeing your or a friend/family member's deadname while browsing the web.

• Replaces deadnames: Add infinite deadname and chosen name pairs to process and replace on most websites
• Privacy-first: All data processing locally on device. No data collection or browsing history stored. Settings remain local by default, with optional browser sync. See Privacy Policy for more details
• Performant: Extremely lightweight, no noticeable difference in page load times. Can run on low-end devices including Chromebooks
• Pride themes: Add trans pride and non-binary pride gradient highlights on replaced names
• Syncing settings across devices: Keep your settings in sync across all your devices (disabled by default for privacy reasons)
• Content blocking: Prevent flashing of deadnames by blocking page content before the extension has finished processing (optional)
• Stealth mode: Hide the extension icon to protect privacy and avoid being outed. Recommended to disable text highlighting as well.
• Site filtering: Control where the extension operates on a per-site basis (including using wildcards). Can allow or block all sites by default, or specify specific sites to allow or block.

Proudly open-source and MIT-licensed. See more information on https://github.com/arimgibson/Deadname-Remover

Technical

Version
2.3.0
Manifest
V3
Size
182KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u63feebcfbc6e48df2a75a9b9f131e428
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Mar 28, 2018
Last Updated (Store)
Jun 1, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 17, 2026
Website

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