Retro Terminal View
Transform most websites into a 1980s style terminal view while removing ads and unnecessary elements
As of May 2026, Retro Terminal View has 159 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.1.0
Manifest V3
History
2 snapshotsTracking since Apr 24, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 717 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.0 |
| May 19, 2026 | 157 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.0 |
| Now | 159 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabscriptingstoragecommands
- Host access
- <all_urls>
Screenshots
About
# Retro Terminal View Transform modern websites into nostalgic 1980s-style terminal displays! Experience the internet as if you're using a vintage computer terminal, complete with classic green-on-black monospace text and a blinking cursor. ### Key Features: - Converts any website into an authentic retro terminal interface - Classic green monochrome display - DOS-style command prompt animations - Removes ads and unnecessary visual elements - Preserves all text content and links - Collects image links in an organized list - Toggle between normal and terminal view with one click - Clean, distraction-free reading experience ### Perfect For: - Retro computing enthusiasts - Developers who prefer text-based interfaces - Anyone seeking a distraction-free reading experience - Users who want to reduce webpage clutter - Fans of classic computer aesthetics ### How It Works: Simply click the extension icon to toggle between normal view and terminal mode. When enabled, the extension transforms the current webpage into a clean, text-only terminal display while maintaining all functionality and navigation. ### Note: - Works on most websites - Some dynamic web applications may have limited functionality - JavaScript-heavy sites may require page refresh when toggling modes This is an open-source project. If you find it useful, consider supporting its development through the donation link in the terminal header. Experience the web like it's 1985! 🖥️ Changelog: Version 1.1.0 (November 12, 2024) ⌨️ Added keyboard shortcut (Alt+T) to quickly toggle terminal mode 🚀 Improved performance on dynamic websites through optimized update handling Note: You can customize the keyboard shortcut in Chrome's extension settings (chrome://extensions > Keyboard shortcuts)
Technical
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 17.21KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- imahgpcgfcbhgcjhbefgdaoccpdbnmkh
- Developer ID
- u0ecac3258ffe5f2980166c805e956e94
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Oct 29, 2024
- Last Updated (Store)
- Feb 1, 2025
- Last Scraped
- May 19, 2026
- Website
- arotip.com
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- —
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