# Auto Reader View

> Load Reader View automatically on chosen websites.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-reader-view](https://chrome-stats.com/d/auto-reader-view)

## Overview

- **ID:** `auto-reader-view`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Patrick Marchwiak
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,appearance
- **Daily users:** 441
- **Weekly downloads:** 8
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-06-21
- **First published:** 2016-02-27
- **Size:** 20 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/auto-reader-view/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/pmarchwiak/auto-reader-view/issues](https://github.com/pmarchwiak/auto-reader-view/issues)

## Description

**Auto Reader View** enhances your Firefox browsing by automatically loading the Reader View on websites you choose. Normally, users must manually activate Reader View for each site, but this extension streamlines that process by allowing you to enable Reader View to open automatically on selected domains.

Activate Auto Reader View by clicking the add-on's book icon, then enable the preference for the current website. A green checkmark indicates that future tabs for that domain will open in Reader View automatically. You can also disable this feature for any site or manage your saved domains in bulk via the preferences page. This extension improves readability and reduces clutter for consistent readers, making your browsing smoother and more enjoyable.

## Rankings

- #5,444 — Overall
- #308 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #28 — reader
- #46 — auto
- #90 — header
- #101 — autogram

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Auto Reader View excels at providing a quicker way to read cluttered websites without distractions, appreciated by users seeking simplicity over element blockers. However, multiple users report issues with the add-on not automatically activating reader mode on some sites, often requiring manual intervention or page reloads. While it works well on some pages, its inconsistent performance and failure to trigger reader view automatically on others are common complaints.

### Pros

- Effectively removes distractions on cluttered websites for a cleaner reading experience.
- Provides a faster and simpler alternative to using element pickers like in uBlock Origin.
- Works exactly as described on compatible sites according to some users.

### Cons

- Fails to automatically open some sites in reader view despite being enabled.
- Does not work reliably on several popular sites such as Reuters.
- Users need to manually reload pages in reader view as the add-on sometimes does not activate automatically.

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