Show HN: Classic Ads – A Chrome extension I made to make ads look like ads again

Category: other

Tags: chrome-extension, advertising, nostalgia, ui-theming, google-search

Score: 3.3/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 3, Documentation: 4, Utility: 3)

Classic Ads is a Chrome extension that restores the visual style of old Google Ads, making sponsored results look like ads from past eras such as 2011. It offers nine nostalgic themes and a one-click pause, aiming to improve ad clarity and add a touch of retro charm to search results.

Target audience: general users, frontend developers, nostalgia enthusiasts

Repository: https://classic-ads.com/

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