Protego 3.5.3 colors your comment threads and adds a batch of smaller comforts across the app. Long conversations are hard to follow when every reply line looks the same. Thread Colors gives each reply depth its own color, on new and old Reddit alike, with four themes to choose from. Old Reddit fans can have image posts expand on their own while they scroll, and short keywords like AI can finally be filters. No account, no tracking, and your lists stay in your own iCloud. WHAT'S NEW: - Thread Colors: give each comment reply depth its own color, so you always know which reply belongs where. Four themes: Default, Rainbow, wobniaR, and Vibecoded, each previewed with its palette before you choose. Works on new and old Reddit; find it in Transform, under Comment Threads. - Auto-expand images: old Reddit image and gallery posts open inline as you scroll, exactly as if you had tapped each expand button. A post you collapse stays collapsed. Find it in Transform, under Feed and Layout. - Two-letter keywords: AI, VR, and other short terms can now be filters. A short keyword with a wildcard, like ai*, also matches longer words, so Protego states the trade-off and asks before adding it. - Crosspost button: a new switch hides Reddit's crosspost control on posts, on both Reddit designs. - Achievement updates: a new switch stops the achievement pill that slides in after you share or comment. Unlike Reddit's own setting, it applies across your devices and survives clearing website data. IMPROVEMENTS: - Keyword groups can be selected right in the list's Select mode: bulk-delete a mixed selection and choose whether the group's keywords go with it, or ungroup with a swipe. - Updating Protego no longer moves you off your chosen preset when an update adds new settings to it. FIXES: - Hiding post thumbnails also hid a card-view post's own photo or video on new Reddit: your media stays visible now, and only the link thumbnail goes.

Protego 3.3 opens your feeds in the order you prefer and takes the pain out of posting for old Reddit fans. Reddit resets every feed to its Best sort. The new Post sort order setting opens feeds with the sort you choose instead. And if you browse old Reddit through Protego's redirect, creating a post now opens new Reddit's full composer, with photos, galleries, and polls, then returns you to old Reddit when you're done. Also inside: cleaner community pages and a round of fixes, all in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. WHAT'S NEW: - Post sort order: open community, home, popular, and news feeds with Hot, New, Top, Rising, or Controversial instead of Reddit's Best, with a time window for Top and Controversial. It's a default, not a lock: any sort you pick on Reddit itself always wins. Find it in Transform, under Feed and Layout. - Create posts on new Reddit: with Redirect to old.reddit.com on, creating a post opens new Reddit's composer, which supports photos, videos, galleries, polls, and drafts. Old Reddit's submit links land there automatically, and you return to old Reddit after posting. On by default; turn it off to keep old Reddit's plain form. IMPROVEMENTS: - The Achievement badges switch now also hides the Community Achievements section in a community's sidebar. - Hiding post thumbnails or community and author avatars now also covers the pinned Community highlights cards at the top of a community page. FIXES: - Hiding a post's vote count, vote buttons, or award button no longer stops working when the Protego button on posts is turned off. - The app's confirmation messages and welcome tour now respect the Reduce Motion setting.

Protego 3.0 is the biggest update yet. Keywords were only the beginning: Protego now filters whole communities and individual users too, and a Protego button on Reddit itself lets you filter a community without leaving the page. One-tap Transform presets clear away the clutter, and the new Limits can put Reddit's feeds out of reach entirely. Nearly everything you can see is new, the app now speaks Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, and it is much more reliable underneath. No account, no tracking, and your lists stay in your own iCloud. WHAT'S NEW: - Communities and users: Hide everything from a community, one person's posts and comments, or block access to a community. - Keyword groups: Gather keywords under one name for easier management and switch them all off at once. - Transform presets: Off, Minimal, Balanced, and Focused apply a recommended set of options in one tap, stripping out distractions and bringing new Reddit closer to the old one. - Limits: Filtering hides what you don't want to see; Limits puts Reddit itself out of reach, from the main feeds up to the whole site. Pair one with a Focus like Sleep or Study and it applies itself. - In-page controls: A Protego control on posts, comments, community sidebars, and profiles filters that community or author without opening the app. Turn it off on any of those surfaces. - Hide more clutter: New options hide thumbnails, avatars, flair, badges, vote controls, award and join buttons, community banners, Reddit Answers, recommendations, and login and app nudges. - Quieter comment threads: Comments carrying media, and the moderator comment pinned to the top, can arrive collapsed or hidden. - Skip the For You feed: An experimental option that switches you from Reddit's For You home test back to Following. Off by default. - Keyword suggestions: Pull terms trending in your region, or add a ready-made Men or Women group for dating posts. - A new pattern: # matches any 1 to 3 digit number, so [#m] hides [30m] and [18m]. - Switch any filter off without deleting it. - Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, across the app, the popup, and the menus on Reddit. - A tip jar: I build Protego in my free time, and if it has made your Reddit calmer, a tip toward the next coffee means a lot. IMPROVEMENTS: - Reliable syncing: Your changes reach your other devices on their own, even with the app closed. - Faster filtering: The filtering engine was rebuilt and optimized to clear pages sooner. - Wider coverage: Filtering now reaches the news feed, Rising and Best listings, highlight carousels, single comment pages, and crossposts. - Accurate stats: A rebuilt counting engine that adds up across your devices, on a redesigned Stats screen. - Redesigned app: Reorganized navigation, a restyled interface with Liquid Glass, and a new icon on every platform. - Rebuilt Safari popup: Redesigned to match the app, and streamlined for quickly adding a keyword. - Built for VoiceOver: Controls are announced properly, and contrast was raised throughout. FIXES: - Deleting a keyword left its posts hidden: they come back now. - A filter you deleted could reappear from another device: deletions stick now. - Importing a list always claimed success, even when nothing was added: it reports the real count now. - And hundreds of smaller fixes across the app, the extension, and the Safari popup.

Keyword filtering now works on carousel posts at the top of the home and popular feeds. Also includes stability fixes for iOS cold-start and Safari background suspension.

Minor changes and bug fixes: - Migrated entire extension codebase to TypeScript for improved reliability - Settings now sync immediately using fresh-first data fetching - Updated all extension dependencies to latest versions - Improved Sentry logging with structured log levels - Unified toast notification system for better user feedback - Diagnostic context in error reports for faster troubleshooting - DNR storage corruption that could cause filter rules to fail - Safari storage errors that prevented settings from saving - Native messaging timeouts causing slow extension startup - SPA navigation breaking on desktop Safari - Redirect setting requiring double-refresh to take effect - Memory leak in filter cache storage listener

NEW FEATURE: Hide Login Prompt - Toggle to hide the Google login prompt when browsing Reddit without an account - Find it in Settings > Vanishing Charms - Perfect for users who prefer to browse Reddit anonymously - Works automatically on both new and old Reddit VANISHING CHARMS EXPANSION - Growing collection of UI element hiding features - "Hide Games on Reddit" and "Hide Login Prompt" now available - More options coming soon for a cleaner Reddit experience - All settings sync automatically between app and Safari extension DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENTS - Enhanced implementation documentation for future features - Improved settings caching for consistent behavior - Better error handling and debugging capabilities As always, Protego keeps your Reddit browsing focused and distraction-free. Thank you for your continued support!

NEW FEATURE: Hide Games on Reddit - Toggle to hide the "Games on Reddit" section in Reddit's sidebar - Find it in Settings > Vanishing Charms - Perfect for users who prefer a cleaner browsing experience - Works automatically on new Reddit (reddit.com) STREAMLINED DASHBOARD - Removed the Shield Strength gamification system - Dashboard now focuses on your filtering statistics - Cleaner, simpler interface PLATFORM IMPROVEMENTS - Built with Xcode 26 for the latest Apple platforms - Enhanced with Liquid Glass UI effects - Performance and stability improvements throughout As always, Protego keeps your Reddit browsing focused and distraction-free. Thank you for your continued support!

• Refactored post filter caching system to improve responsiveness • Optimized local storage utilization for user data • Improved handling and detection of lazy loaded posts • New filter notification "Live" mode to display notifications as posts are lazy loaded • Refactored retry logic and automatic recovery from temporary issues • Enhanced crash reporting and diagnostics to detect bugs earlier • Implemented keep-alive system for background script persistence Please refresh tabs in Safari after updating. If you encounter issues please try force quitting Safari first and waiting a few seconds user data to be retrieved from the main app.

Improved filtering reliability when navigating between different Reddit pages, ensuring content filters work consistently across all page transitions.

Bug fixes to address memory leak issue

- Fixes issue when tapping on profile icon on mobile devices - Improves filtering performance by leveraging extension caching Note: For the best experience, please refresh safari or force quit and relaunch if you have any issues.. Thank you for being part of our magical community. If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

- Fixed issue with standard keywords not respecting word boundaries - Added support for filtering keywords found in Subreddit name (use wildcards as needed) - Restricted Subreddit name filtering to non-Subreddit feeds - Added Sentry error logger to app and ext target - Optimized keyword filtering - Performance improvements - Bug fixes and refactoring Note: For the best experience, please refresh safari or force quit and relaunch if you have any issues.. Thank you for being part of our magical community. If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Alohomora! We've unlocked new features and enhanced our magical shield's protective charms. Features ========= - Social Media Filters: Block posts linking to popular social media platforms like X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. - Custom Domain Filters: Add specific websites to your filter list to block posts linking to those domains. - Redesigned Filter Interface: Access all filtering options in one place with a cleaner, more intuitive layout. - Quick View: Simplified Safari extension interface for faster access to essential controls. - Quick App Access: Open the main app directly from the Safari extension with one tap. - Enhanced Import/Export: Improved tools for backing up and sharing your filter lists. Bug Fixes ========= - Various performance improvements and stability enhancements Note: Some enchantments may require a page reload to take effect. Thank you for being part of our magical community. If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Bug Fixes ========= - Misc bug fixes Note: If Protego has helped make your Reddit experience more magical, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Expecto Patronum! We've elevated your magical shield with new powers! Features ========= - Stats Dashboard (Beta): Monitor your filtering journey with lifetime stats, monthly trends, and interactive charts - Activity Tiers: Choose your magical path with Casual, Regular, or Power User tiers to match your Reddit habits - Shield Leveling: Progress through seven powerful magical shields, from Basic Protego to Expecto Patronum - Shield Strength: Track your progress with a dynamic strength meter as you work towards your next shield level - iCloud Sync: Your magical achievements sync seamlessly across all your devices - Share Stats: Share your stats with friends and family - New navigation for users with iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2 Bug Fixes ========= - Improved UI for add, edit, and batch add keywords - Fixed shield strength meter to properly track filtering progress - Resolved an issue where chart annotations could appear behind the chart - Fixed progress bar calculation to accurately reflect current filtering status Note: Like any good spell, your shield grows stronger with practice! If Protego has helped make your Reddit experience more magical, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Expelliarmus! We’ve improved our transfiguration charms to ensure you don't get splinched when traveling to Old Reddit. Redirect To Old Reddit Bugfixes (Thanks /u/CreativeQuests & /u/purduecory reporting this issue) ========= - Fixed an issue where clicking on an image link redirected users to the "nice hat ..." post. - Fixed an issue where buttons on post image pages redirected users to new Reddit. - Fixed an issue where buttons on post image pages on smartphones attempted to open the Reddit app. - Added support for image links within comments. - Added support for gallery links by redirecting to the posts page which displays the gallery below the post title. - Refactored Redirect to old Reddit logic for performance. Thank you for continuing to support Protego! If this extension has successfully shielded your Reddit experience, please leave a review on the App Store and spread the word. Every bit of feedback helps!

Alohamora! Protego is now available as a native visionOS app! Protego is now available on Apple Vision Pro, bringing its Reddit-protecting charms to an entirely new dimension. Cast your filtering spells with the same intuitive controls you know and love, now floating elegantly in your space. Whether you're browsing Reddit on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro, Protego keeps your browsing experience exactly how you want it. New in this update: - Native Vision Pro support - Optimized spatial interface Bugfixes: - Fixed issue that resulted in empty space where a post was hidden - Refined layout across all platforms - Enhanced visual consistency - Behind the scenes bug fixes Your magical shield for Reddit, now across all Apple platforms! Thank you for being part of our magical community! If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Wingardium Leviosa! Adding two minor but highly requested features and reminding you about the new AutoModerator comment control. Features ========= - Reorganized settings page - Ability to show or hide the "Filtering posts" notification - AutoModerator Comment Control: - Choose how AutoModerator comments appear in Reddit - collapse them to save space or hide them completely - Works seamlessly across both new Reddit and old.reddit.com interfaces Note: Some enchantments may require a page reload to take effect. Thank you for being part of our magical community! If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Wingardium Leviosa! We've enhanced our magical shield with new powers to help manage those ever-present AutoModerator comments. Features ========= - AutoModerator Comment Control:  - Choose how AutoModerator comments appear in Reddit - collapse them to save space or hide them completely - Works seamlessly across both new Reddit and old.reddit.com interfaces Note: Some enchantments may require a page reload to take effect.  Thank you for being part of our magical community! If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Protego Maxima! We've strengthened our magical shield with powerful new enchantments and reinforced its protective charms. Features ========= - Keyword Management: Easily manage your filter keywords directly within the app with new organizational tools - Ad Block: Wave away promoted posts and ads with our enhanced blocking charm - Old Reddit Toggle: Prefer the classic Reddit look? Travel back in time with our new redirect to old.reddit.com - Enhanced Interface: Behold our redesigned extension popup with improved usability and elegance - Mac Support: Now improved for macOS through the power of Mac Catalyst Bug Fixes ========= - Enhanced the synchronization charm between your devices using iCloud - Improved the spell that banishes the 'Open in App' banner - Fixed the 'Remove All' button not responding to your command - Resolved an issue where the Remove button required a double tap - Keywords now appear in alphabetical order for better organization - Fixed duplicate keywords appearing when adding multiple at once - Added version information to help our wizards assist you better - Various magical optimizations under the hood Note: Some enchantments may require a restarting Safari to take effect. Like any good spell, proper timing is everything! Thank you for being part of our magical community. If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

An urgent enchantment update to ensure your magical filters remain intact during app updates. Bug Fixes ========= - Fixed an issue where keyword filters could be lost when updating from version 2.3, this was due to a recent migration to iCloud synced settings, sorry about that!

Lumos Maxima! We've reinforced our filtering charms to make them more reliable and consistent. Bug Fixes ========= - Fixed an issue where filters wouldn't apply correctly to dynamically loaded content - Resolved a bug where filter settings wouldn't sync properly between devices - Fixed inconsistent behavior of the "Open in App" banner blocker - Addressed stability issues with the extension's background process - Fixed memory management issues that could impact performance over time - Resolved an issue where filtering notifications were showing up when they shouldn't Note: Some enchantments may require a page reload to take effect. Like any good spell, proper timing is everything! Thank you for being part of our magical community! If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Reparo! Our magical shield has received some essential repairs, ensuring it continues to protect your browsing experience. Bug Fixes ========= - Resolved a bug where the filtering system was running on comment pages - Fixd a bug where the "Filtering posts..." notification was repeatedly displayed - Fixed an issue where debugging messages could appear in released versions - Improved the stability of our extension's communication with Safari - Enhanced the reliability of our filter activation spells - Fixed filtering not working on old.reddit.com - Improved URL pattern matching system for more reliable content detection - Enhanced support for various Reddit feed types - Optimized performance of pattern matching logic Note: Some enchantments may require a page reload to take effect. Like any good spell, proper timing is everything! Thank you for being part of our magical community! If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!

Lumos Maxima! We've enhanced our magical shield with new powers and reinforced its protective charms. Features ========= - Hide Open in App Banner: Banish Reddit's persistent app promotion banner with a flick of your wand - iCloud Sync: Your shield settings now follow you across all your Apple devices, like a faithful patronus - Settings Persistence: Enhanced magical bindings ensure your preferences remain steadfast - Performance Enchantments: Optimized our spells for swifter content filtering Bug Fixes ========= - Fixed settings not persisting after device restart - Resolved filter state synchronization issues between tabs - Corrected extension popup styling inconsistencies - Improved settings communication between app and extension - Fixed real-time updates for filter toggles Note: Some enchantments may require a page reload to take effect. Like any good spell, proper timing is everything! Thank you for being part of our magical community! If Protego has helped shield your Reddit experience, consider sharing your thoughts with a review on the App Store. Every review helps strengthen our magical shields!