Hide The Prices - Chrome Extension

A universal Chrome extension that helps you hide prices on any e-commerce website.

💡 Inspiration

This extension was born from a simple but relatable problem: whenever I show my Mom something online to choose from, she first sees the prices and then decides based on cost rather than preference. I wanted her to choose what she genuinely likes without being influenced by price tags. Since manually hiding prices by hand isn't practical, I built this extension to solve the problem automatically - now she can browse and pick what she truly wants, and we can discuss pricing afterward!

🌟 Features

• 🔒 Universal Price Detection - Works on any e-commerce website
• 🎛️ Easy Toggle - Simple on/off switch via popup interface
• 🌐 Smart Detection - Automatically detects e-commerce sites and price patterns
• 🚀 Lightweight & Fast - Minimal performance impact
• 🔄 Real-time Updates - Automatically hides new prices as you browse
• 🎯 Intelligent Filtering - Avoids false positives like dates, phone numbers
• ✨ Complete Removal - Prices are hidden from DOM but can be restored
• 💰 Multi-Currency Support - Supports ₹, $, €, £, ¥ and more

🚀 Installation

From Source (Developer Mode)

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
5. The extension icon will appear in your toolbar

From Chrome Web Store

Coming soon - extension will be published to Chrome Web Store

📖 Usage

1. Visit any e-commerce website (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, eBay, etc.)
2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar
3. Toggle "Hide Prices" on/off as needed
4. The popup shows which site is detected
5. Prices are instantly hidden from the page
6. Toggle off to restore all prices

🌍 Supported Sites

This extension uses a universal algorithm that works on any e-commerce website, including:

• Major Platforms: Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, eBay, Walmart, Target, Best Buy
• Regional Sites: Ajio, Nykaa, Meesho, and more
• E-commerce Platforms: Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento stores
• Any Website: With price information in supported currencies

🛠️ Development

Project Structure

hide-the-prices-extension/
├── manifest.json          # Extension configuration
├── .gitignore            # Git ignore rules
├── README.md             # This file
├── icons/                # Extension icons (16, 32, 48, 128px)
├── html/
│   └── popup.html        # Popup interface
├── css/
│   ├── popup.css         # Popup styling
│   └── content.css       # Price hiding styles
└── js/
    ├── popup.js          # Popup functionality
    ├── background.js     # Service worker
    ├── site-configs.js   # Universal price detection algorithm
    └── content.js        # Main price hiding logic

Key Technologies

• Manifest V3 - Latest Chrome extension format
• Service Worker - Efficient background processing
• Universal Algorithm - Works across all e-commerce sites
• Mutation Observer - Real-time price detection
• Local Storage - Remembers user preferences

How It Works

1. Detection: Scans page content for price patterns using regex
2. Validation: Filters out false positives (dates, phone numbers, etc.)
3. Hiding: Applies CSS to completely hide price elements
4. Monitoring: Watches for new content and hides prices dynamically
5. Restoration: Can restore all hidden prices when toggled off

Universal Price Detection

The extension uses a sophisticated algorithm that:

• Detects multiple currency formats (₹1,234, $99.99, €50.00, etc.)
• Validates element size and content to avoid false positives
• Excludes navigation, headers, and other non-price content
• Works on any website without site-specific configuration

🔒 Privacy & Security

• ✅ No Data Collection - Extension doesn't collect or transmit any data
• ✅ Local Storage Only - Preferences stored locally on your device
• ✅ No Tracking - No analytics or user behavior tracking
• ✅ Open Source - Full source code available for review
• ✅ Minimal Permissions - Only requests necessary permissions

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to:

1. Report Issues - Found a bug or have a suggestion?
2. Submit Pull Requests - Improvements and new features
3. Test on Different Sites - Help improve compatibility
4. Improve Documentation - Help others understand the project

Development Setup

1. Fork this repository
2. Make your changes
3. Test thoroughly on multiple e-commerce sites
4. Submit a pull request with a clear description

📄 License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.