Omnivore

Save PDFs and articles to your Omnivore library

Omnivore: Organize & Read Content Distraction-Free

"Omnivore" is a Chrome extension that enhances your online reading experience by providing a clutter-free space to store, organize, and read articles, PDFs, and documents later. With features like note-taking, highlighting, and syncing across devices, it helps you focus on content, manage your digital reading list, and preserve important texts even if the original sources disappear. Integrates with Logseq for a seamless workflow.
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.65
(54)
Version: 2.10.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-08)
Creation date: 2022-07-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • https://*/**
  • http://*/**
Size: 161.79K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Omnivore (v2.10.0)
4.31 (36) 4,832+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Distraction free. Privacy focused. Open source. Save web pages, articles, newsletters, and documents to read later. Add notes and highlights. Organize your reading list and sync it across all your devices.

TL;DR

  • Distraction-free reader view strips away ads, trackers, and clutter for easy reading and faster loading.
  • Easy markup tools let you highlight and add notes.
  • Saved articles remain in your library forever, even if the original site goes away.
  • Newsletter subscriptions go directly to your library, away from the chaos of your email inbox.
  • Stay organized with labels, filters, and fully indexed text searches.
  • Sync your reading across all your devices
  • Sync all your reading to Logseq using our Logseq plugin.

What are you going to read next? With Omnivore, you’re always in control. Read what you want, when you want, without distractions. Notes and highlights stay with your archived content forever. Advanced features help you read more efficiently and stay organized.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great reading experience and intuitive interface.
  • Open source and designed for focused reading.
  • Efficient page saving with options for tagging.
  • Easier management of newsletters and articles compared to other tools.
  • Cross-platform sync capabilities.
Cons
  • Broad permissions required pose privacy concerns.
  • Uncertainty regarding save success indicated by lack of feedback.
  • App has been removed, causing confusion among users.
  • Performance issues such as freezing when highlighting.
  • Lack of configurability for keyboard shortcuts.
Most mentioned
  • It's a great alternative to Pocket and other read-later tools.
  • Users appreciate the clutter-free and simple design.
  • There are privacy and permissions concerns.
  • Syncing issues and missing content upon syncing.
  • Highlighting functionality could be improved.
User reviews
Just want to say ..you were an amazing tool that helped me to read so many articles for my studies. It's so sad to see you go by this December. ..RIP, old friend. You will sorely be missed.
by Adam Smith, 2024-11-08

Great Extension! Thank you :)
by Ilan Melki, 2024-10-20

by coconutlattee, 2024-10-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Omnivore requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Omnivore has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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