Changed in Helperbird 2026.10.31: Hide images and Hide GIFs are two switches again, and they now live in Media controls. If you had Hide images & GIFs turned on, both switches stay on.
Remove the Visual Clutter
Images everywhere. Ads in the sidebar. GIFs flashing in your peripheral vision. Sometimes you just want to read the text without all the visual noise.
Two switches in Media controls let you hide every image, or only the GIFs. Turn one on, focus on the words, and turn it off when you're done.
Related features
- Mute Auto-Playing Videos - Block distracting auto-play media while keeping your focus on text.
- Reading Mode - Remove ads and images for a cleaner, distraction-free reading experience.
- Privacy Protection - Hide images and protect your privacy while browsing safely.
What You Can Hide
All images: Every photo, graphic, and picture disappears.
GIFs only: Stop the motion while keeping static images.
Flashing content: Block animated elements that could trigger discomfort or seizures.
Why Hide Images?
Focus on reading: Without images competing for attention, text is easier to concentrate on.
Reduce data usage: On slow connections or mobile data, skipping images speeds things up.
Photosensitivity protection: Flashing GIFs and animations can be dangerous for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Blocking them makes browsing safer.
Avoid upsetting content: Sometimes you don't want to see whatever images a page decides to show you.
Who Uses This
People with photosensitive epilepsy who need to avoid flashing content.
Readers who get distracted by images and want to focus on text.
Users on slow connections who want pages to load faster.
Anyone who wants a cleaner, simpler view of web content.
Is This Free?
Yes. Hiding images and GIFs is free in Helperbird.
