HomeButton_Simple
Every World of Warcraft player knows the ritual: dig through bags, find the hearthstone, click it, and hope you are not interrupted. HomeButton_Simple removes that friction entirely by placing a small, unobtrusive hearth button right on your screen. One click and you are on your way home, with a live countdown timer showing exactly when the stone will be ready again. It is one of those quality-of-life addons that quietly becomes indispensable within a single play session.
What HomeButton_Simple Actually Does
The core idea is simple, and that is precisely its strength. The addon creates a compact hearthstone button that you can position anywhere on your UI. When you click it, your character begins the hearth cast. If the hearthstone is on cooldown, the button displays a countdown timer so you always know how long you have to wait. No more hovering over the item in your bags or guessing whether it is ready.
Beyond the basic cast, the addon also supports returning to your previous location, making it useful for players who rely on hearthstone tricks, dungeon exits, or quick travel routes. The button stays out of the way until you need it, and it never clutters your action bars.
Commands and Customization
HomeButton_Simple is controlled entirely through slash commands, which keeps the interface clean and gives you precise control. Here is the full list of commands you can use:
- /ht unlock – unlocks the button so you can drag it anywhere on your screen.
- /ht lock – locks the button in place once you are happy with its position.
- /ht scale 0.75 – shrinks the button; adjust the number to any value you like.
- /ht scale 1.25 – enlarges the button for players who prefer a bigger click target.
- /ht config – opens the configuration options.
- /ht reset – restores all settings to their defaults.
- /ht show – displays the button if it is currently hidden.
- /ht hide – hides the button without disabling the addon.
- /ht refresh – refreshes the button, handy after changing settings.
- /ht status – shows the current state of the addon and your configuration.
Scaling is a particularly nice touch. Whether you play on a large monitor or a small laptop screen, you can size the button to match your UI perfectly. Players who run minimalist interfaces often shrink it down to 0.75, while those who want a chunky, easy-to-hit button can push it past 1.25.
Version Compatibility Across WoW Eras
Retail and Modern Versions
HomeButton_Simple works smoothly on Retail World of Warcraft, including the modern expansion content. The cooldown timer syncs correctly with the current hearthstone mechanics, and the slash command structure remains unchanged.
Classic, TBC, WotLK, Cataclysm, and MoP
Players on Classic Era, The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, and Mists of Pandaria servers are equally covered. The addon respects the older hearthstone behavior found in these versions, so the countdown timer and previous-location feature behave exactly as expected. If you play across multiple versions, the same commands apply everywhere, which means there is no relearning curve when you switch characters or clients.
If you want the fastest possible setup, the foxygame.net launcher installs HomeButton_Simple in a single click and keeps it updated automatically whenever a new build is pushed, so your hearth button never breaks after a patch.
How to Install HomeButton_Simple
Getting started takes less than a minute. Follow these steps:
- Download HomeButton_Simple from your preferred addon source.
- Extract the folder into your World of Warcraft installation under Interface > AddOns.
- Make sure the folder name matches the addon name exactly, with no extra version suffixes.
- Restart the game or type /reload in chat.
- Type /ht status to confirm the addon loaded correctly.
After that, use /ht unlock to drag the button where you want it, then /ht lock to secure it. Most players place it near their minimap or action bars, but the choice is entirely yours.
Why It Belongs in Your Addon List
HomeButton_Simple does one job and does it well. It saves bag space hunting, reduces misclicks, and gives you instant visual feedback on cooldown status. The command-driven design means no bulky options panel and no performance overhead. Whether you are leveling through Classic, raiding in Retail, or revisiting Wrath of the Lich King, this small addon delivers a consistently smoother hearthstone experience. Download HomeButton_Simple for World of Warcraft, spend two minutes configuring it, and you will wonder how you ever played without it.