Chrome Reader Mode

Name: Chrome Reader Mode
Rating: 3.9047619047619047 (21 reviews)
Author: Chrome Reader Mode

Reader Mode Chrome extension offers distraction-free reading. It removes clutter, ads allowing users to focus on the content

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The Chrome Reader Mode extension transforms web pages into clean, distraction-free reading environments by removing ads, sidebars, and pop-ups. Ideal for reading articles, blog posts, and any text-heavy websites, it improves readability and allows users to focus fully on the content. Key features include ad-free reading, offline access to saved pages, interactive highlighting and annotation, and a focus tool that guides your reading visually with a built-in reading ruler.

This privacy-focused extension respects user data while enhancing the reading experience without intrusive ads or tracking. Its user-friendly design ensures easy access by clicking the Reader Mode icon in the Chrome toolbar. Start enjoying a clutter-free, comfortable reading experience on Chrome with the Chrome Reader Mode extension today!

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Version:

1.1.1 Last updated: 2025-01-21

Creation date:

2023-06-09

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
notifications
storage
gcm
scripting

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

412.67K

Email:

re*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 8,814 ▲ 69

Other rankings

#3208 in Workflow & Planning

#49 in reader keyword 73 ▼ 7

#116 in article keyword 48 ▼ 9

#184 in free access keyword 57 ▼ 16

#236 in experience keyword 34 ▼ 13

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User reviews

Pros

Deletes unnecessary things
Better than dodging ads

Cons

No width adjustment, leads to narrow column with large margins
Not as clean as Safari
Images are deleted

Recent reviews

Looks like a work in progress. It removes everything from the page except the text, but the controls don't work correctly, the width of text cannot be changed and the colours are harsh (black & white) and cannot be changes. There are some much better alternatives available.

an*****, 2025-05-04

Sucks

To*****, 2024-11-24

no width adjust. only a narrow column with huge white margins. Could be great. Isn't. Removing

Da*****, 2024-08-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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