Reddit seems to have added a `[show replies]` button on threads.
Tampermonkey Userscript for Reddit
Automatically expands all collapsed reply threads on Reddit by clicking "show replies" buttons instantly on page load. No more manual clicking to read full conversations.
Read entire Reddit discussions without clicking "show replies" ever again.
🔽 Auto-Expand
→ Instantly expands all collapsed replies on page load
⚡ Zero Configuration
→ Works immediately after installation, no setup needed
🪶 Lightweight
→ Minimal code, no performance impact on browsing
🌐 Universal
→ Works on all Reddit pages and threads automatically
🚀 Fast Execution
→ Runs instantly when page finishes loading
📖 Full Conversation Readers
→ Reading complete discussions without interruption
🧵 Long Thread Followers
→ Following complex discussion threads with multiple replies
⏱️ Time Savers
→ Avoiding repetitive "show replies" clicking
🔍 Context Seekers
→ Viewing all context in discussions at once
💬 Discussion Participants
→ Understanding full conversation flow before commenting
When you load any Reddit page, the script automatically:
🔍 Scans the page
→ Finds all [show replies] buttons
🖱️ Clicks automatically
→ Simulates clicks on every button
📖 Reveals threads
→ Expands all collapsed comment threads
✅ Completes instantly
→ Entire process takes milliseconds
Load Trigger:
Button Detection:
Result:
⏱️ Time Saving
→ No manual clicking required on any thread
📖 Better Reading Experience
→ See full conversations at once without interruption
🎯 Simple & Straightforward
→ No settings, no complexity, just works
⚡ Fast Performance
→ Runs instantly on page load with zero lag
🔄 Consistent Behavior
→ Works the same way on every Reddit page
🧹 Clean Experience
→ No interface changes, just expanded replies
✅ No Action Required:
🔄 Works Everywhere:
Before Script:
[show replies (3)]
[show replies (5)]
[show replies (2)]
After Script:
├─ Reply 1
│ ├─ Reply 1.1
│ └─ Reply 1.2
├─ Reply 2
│ ├─ Reply 2.1
│ ├─ Reply 2.2
│ └─ Reply 2.3
└─ Reply 3
All replies fully expanded and visible!
Reddit added "show replies" buttons that collapse comment threads:
This script automatically clicks every "show replies" button:
💪 Reddit Power Users
→ Who read comment threads extensively
😤 Collapsed Reply Haters
→ Anyone annoyed by hidden replies
🧵 Discussion Followers
→ People who follow complex discussions
🔍 Context Readers
→ Users who prefer seeing all context before participating
📚 Thread Researchers
→ Those studying Reddit discussions and patterns
⏱️ Efficiency Seekers
→ Anyone who values time and smooth reading
Auto-expand Reddit reply threads instantly with zero clicks required.
🌐 Compatible With: Chrome, Firefox, Edge (Tampermonkey)
📺 Website: reddit.com (all pages)
📦 Version: 1.0.0
📜 License: MPL-2.0
⚡ Performance: Zero impact, instant execution
🎨 Interface: No UI changes, invisible operation
💾 Storage: No data stored
⏱️ Trigger: Page load complete
🔍 Detection: Query selector for reply buttons
🖱️ Action: Programmatic click simulation
⚡ Speed: Milliseconds per page
🔄 Frequency: Once per page load
✓ Show Replies Links:
✓ Page Types:
⚡ Load Time: <10ms
💾 Memory: Negligible
🔋 CPU Usage: Minimal
📊 Network: Zero additional requests
🎨 Visual: No interface changes
📖 Reading Strategy:
🔄 Refresh Behavior:
🎯 Best Use Cases:
If replies don't expand:
Script not working:
Manual Process:
Result: Tedious, time-consuming, frustrating
Automatic Process:
Result: Fast, effortless, enjoyable
Morning News Reading:
Discussion Participation:
Research & Analysis:
🐛 Bug Reports:
💡 Feature Requests:
⭐ Reviews:
Thank you for using Reddit Auto Expand Replies!
Stop clicking "show replies" and start reading full conversations instantly.
Happy Redditing! 🔽✨
Last Updated: November 2025
Version: 1.0.0
Compatible with: Tampermonkey on all major browsers
Works on: reddit.com (all pages)
License: MPL-2.0