How to use it
Why I Built This
I started building this Chrome extension in January 2026, during my second year, second semester at Adamson University.
Back then, I simply wanted to improve my own experience. I felt that the desktop version of Blackboard LMS wasn’t very user-friendly, so I started creating a better layout for myself.
I never expected other classmates to find it useful as well. That’s how BB Better Layout began.
BB Better Layout Key features
- A clean vertical navigation bar that makes better use of screen space
- Simplified course banners for faster course identification
- An improved grid layout for the Courses page
- A back-to-top button for long course pages
- Multiple reading themes, including Nord Snow, Paper, Sage, Sky, and Lavender
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts for common Blackboard pages and course search
- Quick access to Outlook, AdU Live, and the AdU academic calendar
Github
Check out the source code on GitHub.
Chrome Web Store
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.