SimpRead - Reader View

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

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.

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:
High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tts
  • <all_urls>
Size:
1.26M
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Edge Add-on Store
Updated:
a day ago

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SimpRead - Reader View (v2.2.0.520)
90,000+ 4.80 (2,117)

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
工欲善其事必先利其器,之前一直在使用Logseq,这段时间为了提升效率,有幸看见了simpread,花了差不多4天的时间对其进行了研究使用,由懵懵懂懂到逐渐清晰这个学习过程还是比较难受的,特别是想要搞清楚里面的细节的话,有一定学习成本的,不过只要坚持下来了就能有所收获,而且作者的支持到位,有问必答,快速解决心中疑惑。目前终于形成了自己的Logseq+simpread工作流,对后续的工作充满了期待,真心推荐给大家。
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 , 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.

Risk impact analysis details
  • 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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