SimpRead - Reader View

Name: SimpRead - Reader View
Rating: 4.6 (381 reviews)
Author: KsRiA

Immersion-reading mode of Edge extensions, similar to Safari read mode.

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SimpRead is a powerful Chrome extension designed to transform your web pages into a clean, distraction-free reading environment similar to Safari's Reader Mode. It features intelligent content adaptation, support for forums and paginated content, and automatic table of contents generation.

Enhance your reading with various customization options tailored for Chinese reading habits, including adjustable spacing, font weight, and custom CSS. Export your reading materials in multiple formats such as Markdown, PDF, Epub, and also send directly to popular productivity tools like Notion, Evernote, and Pocket. Additional rich features include focus mode, annotation with multi-color tagging, plugin support using JavaScript, theme customization, and a "Read Later" system with multi-theme support. Experience enhanced reading and productivity with SimpRead's comprehensive set of tools.

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By:

KsRiA

Users:

210,336+ -322

Rating:

4.60

(381) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.2.0.520 Last updated: 2021-05-30

Creation date:

2021-05-30

Risk:

Permissions:

contextMenus
tabs
storage
unlimitedStorage
tts
<all_urls>

Size:

1.26M

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Updated:

a day ago

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# 292 ▼ 1

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#24 in kindle keyword 25

#27 in reader keyword 89

#34 in telegram keyword 18

#37 in google docs keyword 51 ▼ 1

#39 in notion keyword 57 ▼ 1

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SimpRead - Reader View (v2.2.0.520)

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User reviews

Users praise SimpRead for its customization options, extensive plugin and site support, responsive developers, and powerful knowledge management features. Many appreciate the small offline export size and free core functions. However, common complaints include insufficient font and indent customization, a complicated and non-intuitive interface, poor and confusing documentation, and distracting UI elements that hinder immersive reading experiences.

Pros

Highly customizable and visually pleasing reading interface
Rich plugin support and multiple site adaptations
Developer is responsive and provides detailed documentation
Powerful features for saving, classifying, and linking knowledge
Small offline HTML export files and free to use basic features

Cons

Font size and first-line indent settings are insufficient even at maximum
User interface is complex and not user-friendly for ordinary users
Documentation and tutorials are confusing and lack logical structure
Some UI elements like brightly colored buttons distract from immersive reading

Recent reviews

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by zz, 2025-05-20

伟大无需多言，高度自定义，赏心悦目的阅读界面；丰富的插件支持；丰富的帮助文档，开发者解决问题也很迅速；多端导入；便宜又好用

by 奕梵, 2025-05-15

很方便快捷的产品，插件众多，功能丰富，推荐给更多朋友。

by 山, 2025-03-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

SimpRead - Reader View requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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SimpRead - Reader View has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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