Removes the "Recent Subreddits" section by clearing its saved data from localStorage on Reddit page load.
A lightweight Tampermonkey userscript that removes Reddit's “Recent Subreddits” section by deleting its saved data from localStorage every time you open a new Reddit tab or refresh the homepage. No timers, no loops — just clean browsing.
recent-subreddits-store from localStorageInstall the Tampermonkey extension from tampermonkey.net if you haven’t already.
Visit the script page:
👉 Erase Recent Subs – GreasyFork
Click the “Install this script” button.
Done! The script will now automatically remove the "Recent Subreddits" section each time you open a new Reddit tab or refresh the homepage.
Reddit stores your recently visited subreddits in a localStorage key called recent-subreddits-store.
This script removes that key once the page loads, preventing the list from appearing — effective when opening a new Reddit tab or refreshing the homepage.
This userscript is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.