Trash Panda is a browser extension designed to hide social metrics such as like counts, follower numbers, view counts, upvotes, and similar statistics across the web. By removing these numbers from sites including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit, the extension aims to create a calmer, less addictive online experience by reducing social pressure and peer comparison. The tool is intended for anyone who wants to minimize the influence of vanity metrics, with particular relevance for parents seeking to protect children from peer pressure, content creators wishing to focus on authentic creation rather than public metrics, and individuals who want to avoid being drawn into compulsive scrolling behaviors.
Key features of Trash Panda include the ability to remove a range of social metrics such as likes, subscribers, favorites, stars, views, and upvotes from popular websites and the broader web. Users can customize the extension’s behavior on specific sites or pages, allowing for granular control over which metrics are hidden and where. The extension operates quietly in the background, making these adjustments as users browse, and supports both desktop and mobile browsers (excluding native mobile apps). Settings can be tailored for each feature and website, providing flexibility for different user preferences.
Trash Panda is available for installation from the extension stores of several browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, and Safari (with Safari support noted as coming soon). The service offers a 30-day free trial without requiring payment information. After the trial, the extension is available via a yearly subscription priced at $15, billed annually. One subscription covers all devices for a single user, and activation on multiple devices is supported through an email-based process.
Developed by Gregory Lang, Trash Panda positions itself as a tool to counteract the effects of gamified social interactions and the negative impact of visible vanity metrics on mental health. The extension provides a way for users to experience the web with fewer distractions and less social comparison, aligning with broader efforts to promote healthier digital habits.
Trash Panda sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on reducing social pressure and distraction caused by visible social metrics on websites. Trash Panda is a consumer product aimed at web users seeking a calmer browsing experience. Pricing is paid, from $1. Trash Panda is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Trash Panda first shipped in 2025. Among its 5 catalogued features are remove social metrics, custom site settings, and calmer browsing.
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