BetterScratch
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No third-party statistics service, remote code, or analytics. Public Scratch API requests don’t send account cookies.
BetterScratch
Scratch, with
a few extras.
Save projects for later, follow remix trees, and choose how Scratch looks. BetterScratch adds the tools we wanted to use ourselves.
Chrome Web Store listing coming soon.
Made on Scratch
There’s always something to play.
Real projects. Made by Scratchers.
See something you like? Jump in.
Finding a few projects…
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BetterScratch
A few things you’ll
use every day.
Save projects on your device and pick up where you left off.
Read more in the docs ↗Appearance
Choose how Scratch looks.
Start with dark mode, then make yourself comfortable. Keep the tools you use and turn off the ones you don’t.
Choose your theme
Light · Dark · System
Pick an accent
Orange Blue Teal
Find your spacing
Comfortable · Compact
Less motion
Reduced motion and individual feature switches
Privacy
Your data stays yours.
BetterScratch doesn’t change your project files or ask for your account tokens. The Scratch editor stays untouched.
Saved on your device
Your shelf, banners, visit history, and public-data cache stay local. Preferences use Chrome sync. Visit history is opt-in.
You’re in control
Public data, badges, and individual features can be switched off. You can disable the extension whenever you like.
FAQ
Before you add it.
Is BetterScratch available in the Chrome Web Store?
The listing is coming soon. For now, Add to Chrome opens the Chrome Web Store homepage. BetterScratch’s current development version is installed in Chrome as an unpacked extension.
Will it change my projects or the editor?
No. BetterScratch adds tools and styling around Scratch’s community pages. It doesn’t change project files, and editor, embed, and fullscreen routes are excluded.
Are the statistics complete account totals?
Public insights read up to 40 public projects per snapshot. Larger accounts show sample coverage and lower bounds, rather than claiming complete totals. Follower activity reflects newly observed accounts in a sample, not confirmed follow dates.
Are the badges official Scratch verification?
No. They’re BetterScratch community recognition, not proof of identity or official Scratch endorsement. A badge’s tooltip explains why the account qualifies.
Can I see every remix?
The tree shows public projects returned by Scratch and loads branches as you explore. Private or deleted projects and complete historical trees may not be available. Public-data access needs to be enabled.
Documentation
Need a hand?
The docs cover installation, settings, and how each feature works.
Try BetterScratch.
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