derstandard essentials is a Chrome extension that offers users a distraction-free reading experience on the popular news website Der Standard. Developed by simonmeisinger, this add-on removes the annoying "editorial" content from the website, leaving only the comments section intact. It is important to note that this extension is not an official add-on provided by the website itself. The purpose of derstandard essentials is to eliminate the clutter and focus solely on the comments, allowing users to read and engage with the discussions without any distractions.

By removing the "editorial" content, derstandard essentials aims to preserve the website's advertising revenue while providing users with a more streamlined reading experience. With this add-on, users can avoid the articles and directly access the comments section, where the real conversations take place. derstandard essentials is a free extension, making it accessible for all Chrome users who want to enhance their reading experience on Der Standard.