The New York Times Homepage Bylines is a free Chrome add-on developed by ecmendenhall. This add-on aims to address a recent change made by the New York Times, where they removed the bylines from their homepage. With this add-on, users can now see the names of the writers directly on the homepage, allowing them to easily identify who wrote each article.

By adding the bylines back to the New York Times homepage, this add-on enhances the user experience by providing valuable information and giving credit to the writers. It allows readers to have a better understanding of the authors behind the articles they are reading. The New York Times Homepage Bylines add-on ensures that users no longer have to navigate to individual articles or search for the writers' names separately.

Overall, this add-on successfully addresses the issue of missing bylines on the New York Times homepage, making it easier for readers to identify the authors of the articles they are interested in. It is a useful tool for those who value transparency and want to stay informed about the writers behind the news.