Read Pro

Read Pro

A powerful browser extension to enhance web readability by a single click.

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What is Read Pro?

'Read Pro' is a powerful Chrome extension specifically designed to enhance web readability. It offers several modes, including Read, Text-to-Speak, and Highlight, along with features for saving articles for later or as PDFs. It doesn't support ads, respects user privacy, and it's blocked on major social platforms due to their policies. It is ideal for reading articles, news, blogs, and Q&As, proving to be a valuable tool for internet readers worldwide.

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By: Viplove
Users: 1,253 ▲ 73
Rating: 4.39 (23)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2019-06-10)
Creation date: 2019-06-09
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 416.77K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

READ PRO solves the pains of internet readers by empowering the user to take control of the content of any web page. User can decide what they want to read, how they want to read, and what they want to do with the content. READ PRO helps in creating an enjoyable web experience for the user while they read millions of content all over the internet.

Use READ PRO by either clicking on the icon or pressing “Ctrl+Shift+L” key.

Key Features:

  • Read Mode
  • Text to Speak Mode
  • Erase Mode
  • Highlight Mode
  • Read Later
  • Open Read Later
  • Save as PDF
  • Help Mode

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Clean layout and interfaces including Night mode
  • Ability to alter the font and its size
  • Inbuilt reader that can read articles aloud
  • Ability to work with other extensions such as Auto Copy and Podcastle
  • Successful in blocking unwanted ads and unnecessary pop-ups
Cons
  • Leaves watermarks in the PDFs
  • Preferences and settings are not saved upon reopening
  • Does not work on all pages
  • Tough to toggle images
  • compatibility issues with certain websites such as TheAtlantic.com
Most mentioned
  • Easy to read format
  • Does not work on all pages
  • Ability to change the font and its size
  • Night mode
  • Built-in reader
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Safety
Risk impact

Read Pro is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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