Overview
**Retrofy Page – Browse the web like it’s the late 90s**
Retrofy Page transforms any modern website into a nostalgic 1990s-style experience with a single click.
Instead of just applying a visual filter, Retrofy Page reshapes the page into something that feels like early HTML-era browsing: simple layouts, classic typography, and the unmistakable look of the pre-CSS web.
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**What it does**
Click the extension icon and choose a mode. The current page is instantly transformed into a retro version of itself.
Retrofy Page works directly on the page you are visiting. It does not redirect, does not scrape external services, and does not send your data anywhere.
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**Modes**
**Soft 90s**
A clean and readable retro style inspired by late-90s websites.
* Classic fonts (Times New Roman, Arial)
* Blue underlined links
* Flat layout with minimal modern styling removed
**GeoCities Chaos**
A more playful and exaggerated version of the 90s web.
* Tiled backgrounds
* Decorative elements
* Over-the-top retro styling (still usable)
**Pure HTML**
Strips the page down to its essential content and rebuilds it in a minimal, old-school HTML format.
* Focus on readability
* No modern layout complexity
* Ideal for distraction-free reading
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**Additional features**
**Retro Browser (experimental)**
Navigate within a retro-styled frame inspired by early browsers. Pages are re-applied in retro mode as you move between links.
**Windows 95 Desktop (experimental)**
Launch a playful desktop-like environment around the current page.
**Export as .htm**
Generate a static HTML version of the retrofied page.
**Real 90s**
Open a random archived website from the late 90s via the Internet Archive.
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**Privacy first**
Retrofy Page is designed to be simple and transparent.
* No analytics
* No tracking
* No external servers
* No data collection
* No browsing history storage
The extension only runs when you explicitly click it and only affects the active tab.
Permissions are used strictly for:
* injecting styles and scripts into the current page after user action
* temporarily managing the retro navigation state within the tab
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**Why Retrofy Page**
Modern websites are powerful but often heavy, cluttered and complex.
Retrofy Page offers a different perspective:
* simpler layouts
* reduced visual noise
* a nostalgic browsing experience
* a lightweight way to re-visit the web
It can be fun, but also surprisingly useful for focusing on content.
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**Notes**
* Some complex web apps (social networks, dynamic dashboards, heavily scripted pages) may not fully convert.
* Audio effects (like dial-up sounds) may be blocked by the browser depending on autoplay policies.
* Experimental modes may evolve over time.
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**Support the project**
If you enjoy Retrofy Page, you can support development through the link in the extension popup.
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