Chrome Reader Mode

Reader Mode Chrome extension offers distraction-free reading. It removes clutter, ads allowing users to focus on the content
What is Chrome Reader Mode?
Chrome Reader Mode is a Chrome extension that provides a simplified and distraction-free view of web content. It removes clutter, allows offline reading, and enables highlighting and annotating for a comfortable and enjoyable reading experience.

Extension stats

Users: 9,000+
Rating: 4.22 (18)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-07)
Creation date: 2023-06-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • notifications
  • storage
  • gcm
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 412.67K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Chrome reader mode extension enhances the reading experience on websites by providing a simplified and distraction-free view of the content. It aims to make reading articles, blog posts, and other text-heavy web pages more comfortable and enjoyable.

Key Features of Chrome Reader Mode

Distraction-free Reading: Enjoy a clutter-free reading experience by removing ads, sidebars, and other distractions from web pages.

Offline Reading: Save articles and web pages for offline reading, allowing you to access your content even without an internet connection.

Highlight and Annotate: Highlight important sections and add personal notes to enhance your reading experience.

How to Use?

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Deletes unnecessary things from web pages
  • Better than dodging ads
  • Can be improved
Cons
  • No width adjustment; narrow column with huge margins
  • Not as clean as Safari
  • Scrolling and reading issues reported
  • Deletes images
Most mentioned
  • Deletes unnecessary things
  • Narrow column with huge margins
  • Scrolling issues
Recent reviews
no width adjust. only a narrow column with huge white margins. Could be great. Isn't. Removing
by Daniel Essin, 2024-08-04

by blake cui, 2024-05-18

by Tripti Mishra, 2024-02-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrome Reader Mode requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Chrome Reader Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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