Page Reader

A completely free extension to read highlighted text via Text To Speech.

Page Reader - Google Chrome's Free Text To Speech Extension

'Page Reader' is a free Chrome extension aimed at enhancing inclusivity and learning. This unique tool reads out any highlighted text on a webpage, offering a useful aid for those who prefer auditory learning or require accessibility solutions. Quick to install and easy to use, Page Reader offers a seamless reading experience on the web. Always free, it serves as a testament to our commitment towards universal accessibility and an open internet.

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Extension stats

By: Online Media Group

Users: 9,000+

-1,000

Rating: 2.30

(33)

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-03-04)

Creation date: 2020-03-03

Permissions:

activeTab
alarms
storage

Size: 83.00K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 10,486 ▼ 1,333

Other rankings

#3986 in Accessibility ▼ 15 #55 in reader keyword 89 ▼ 1 #95 in page keyword 75

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Completely free to use
Voice is clear and easy to understand
Useful for those looking to reduce reading time
Can click away to stop the speaker

Cons

Cuts off mid-sentence frequently
Only reads small portions of text (e.g., 28 words at a time)
Limited functionality on specific pages, such as online courses
Mechanically sounding voice that some users find unsettling
No visible stop function and poor navigation between tabs

Most mentioned

The extension frequently cuts off while reading
The voice quality is inconsistent and often mechanical
It only reads limited amounts of text regardless of selection
Users want better control over voice settings and commands
The inability to continue reading while navigating away from the page

User reviews

Requires a Stop function ASAP. Requires a voice\language change function ASAP - I've tried to change it via Option and Save however it did not seem to have any effect whatsoever. I saw that some people here said that It stopped mid sentence but it never did for me, I wish it did though since... for some reason it picked my Hebrew Voice option and I had to listen to a whole article being narrated by an equivalent of someone who had learnt English from a supermarket shelf. It was utterly horrendous and my co workers could not fathom why I had that mortified expression on my face - I've shut down my BT earphones and they had the same look in 3 seconds as well. For me - that was funny so for that and for the fact that this extension is completely free I gave it 3 stars in hope that the developer would take it out of the catatonic stage it currently enjoys. Cheers!

Tuxu HDS, 2025-02-03

I attempted to use this and it works on normal web pages like news articles. Though it doesn't finish the full reading of the highlighted text. But I was hoping to do less reading for my online course. This extension does not work at all on those pages.

Wesley Tarr, 2024-05-23

Trash.

Seth Dressler, 2024-02-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Page Reader does not require any sensitive permissions.

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