I have developed a Chrome extension called PureWord which filters profanity and offensive language in real time. It replaces such terms with neutral, user-defined alternatives.
The aim is to let users shape a respectful browsing experience, whether for work, family, or general use, without enforcing censorship.
The extension operates entirely in the browser, employs fast adblock-style filtering, includes whitelist/blacklist controls and supports dark mode. It is built to be lightweight and efficient.
I would appreciate feedback on the following. I am considering options like community-maintained word lists and context-based profiles (e.g. home vs work).
Would these be useful, or would you suggest a different direction?
Your insights would help me understand user interests and guide future improvements.
Thank you.
I’d be more than a bit uncomfortable with using someone else’s ideas of what’s profane, but I’d also be a bit uncomfortable with the idea that there’s people browsing the same internet as me but looking through entirely different bias-conforming echo-chamber-reinforcing sunglasses.
Just not sure how you give anyone the ability to filter out what offends them without also giving them the power to filter in what should offend them, but doesn’t.