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Lately, it feels like we are all talking about the exact same problem: the massive increase in cheaters.↵
During a contest, it is incredibly easy to glance at the standings, see hundreds of people solving a complex problem in three minutes, and immediately start doubting your own abilities. The rating inflation and the constant comparison can turn a fun, challenging platform into a massive source of anxiety. You start coding for the number next to your name instead of the actual joy of learning.↵
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I wanted to fix this for myself, so I built ZenForces.↵
ZenForces is an extension that transforms Codeforces into a peaceful, distraction-free environment. It hides the rating so you can focus entirely on your own deliberate practice and self-improvement by:↵
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Neutral Usernames: Strips all rank colors and bolding from usernames globally.↵
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Hidden Standings: Completely removes the standings tabs, rating change tables, and the number of participants who solved a specific problem during contests.↵
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Rating Graph removed: Actively blocks and completely hides the profile rating graph so you aren't staring at your past peaks and drops.↵
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Gym Zen Toggle: A button injected directly into the Codeforces top menu bar. It allows you to toggle standings ON or OFF specifically during practice Gyms, because reviewing other people's submissions and standings is a good part of CPC practice↵
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I have fully open-sourced it on GitHub, so you can install it manually in less than a minute just follow the "READ ME" File:↵
https://github.com/Emadlde/Zenforces/tree/main↵
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If you are feeling burnt out by the leaderboards or the recent wave of cheating, give it a try. Let me know what you think in the comments, and feel free to contribute to the repository if you have ideas for more "Zen" features.↵
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thanks for my tung tung friend [user:Tardi,2026-07-17] for testing the extension↵
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Happy (and peaceful) coding!↵
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