Text Mode

Browse the web without distractions via simple text based pages.

Text Mode Chrome Extension - Browse the Web Without Distractions

Text Mode is a Chrome extension that allows users to browse the web in a text-only format, removing images, animations, and videos to reduce distractions. It improves readability, reduces page load time, and eliminates 99% of ads without additional software. With customization options and enhanced security, Text Mode offers a simple and clutter-free browsing experience.

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Extension stats

By: https://omarrr.com

Users: 60,000+

Rating: 4.16

(277)

Version: 0.6.1 (Last updated: 2024-05-22)

Creation date: 2013-12-09

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 59.72K

Email: te*****@omarrr.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 3,159 ▲ 32

Other rankings

#10601 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2

#55 in format keyword 40 ▲ 18

#88 in text-to-image keyword 68 ▲

#106 in options keyword 39 ▼ 1

#114 in web page keyword 54 ▼ 6

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Declutter the web by activating Text Mode. Pages load in text-only format, eliminating images, animations, and videos. This makes content easier to scan and read.

★ View text only pages ★ Images and video, are never loaded ★ Color-free pages are easier on the eye ★ Reduce page load ★ One-click easy access ★ Removes 99% of the ads with no extra software ★ No ads, no tracking, no nothing. Just text. ——— New in v0.6.1 - Enhancement per user feedback ★ New option to enable/disable video playback New in v0.6 - Improved Security and Performance ★ More customization options ★ Blocks even more formats (including Google Images results, SVG elements, figures, background images, videos, etc.)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well for reading text without distractions.
Allows for quick and easy toggling of image hiding.
Fast image hiding speed and convenient one-click switching.

Cons

Does not completely block all images, some may still appear.
There is a delay before images are hidden after page load.
Inconsistencies in functionality, with some images appearing unexpectedly.

Most mentioned

Images are not fully blocked as expected.
Need for add/remove lists for certain websites.
Desire for keyboard shortcuts to switch modes.

User reviews

perfect <3

Cyber Geek, 2024-12-04

Awesome extension, does as advertised. Would be great if there wasn't a split-second pause before images got hidden but maybe that is out of the dev's control.