Just Read

A feature-packed, customizable reader extension.

Just Read - Customizable Reader Extension

Just Read is a feature-packed and customizable reader view that removes distractions like styling, ads, popups, and comments. It offers AI article summarization, customizable themes, selection and deletion modes, and more. Just Read Premium includes additional features such as permanent page saving, sharing, highlighting, and commenting. The extension collects zero user data by default and is completely open source.
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Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Version: 6.0.8 (Last updated: 2024-12-23)
Creation date: 2020-06-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 397.31K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Just Read (v6.0.8)
4.79 (24) 2,429+
Just Read (v6.0.8)
3.80 (4) 38,198+
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Extension summary

Just Read is a feature-packed and customizable reader view.

With one click (or less!), you can remove distractions like:

  • The page's styling
  • Ads
  • Popups
  • Comments

And read the article in a customizable, simplified format - like a read mode but better!

Users can:

  • Summarize the article using AI.
  • Use the default white and dark themes.
  • Modify their theme using a graphical editor or CSS.
  • Use a theme someone else has made (found at https://goo.gl/Z59SM4 ).
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Effective at bypassing paywalls
  • User-friendly and easy to configure
  • Maintains text structure and readability from web pages
  • Helps with studying and exam preparation
  • Reliable for long articles and blog posts
Cons
  • Occasionally slow at loading pages
  • Limited customization options
  • Missing features like text-to-speech
  • Issues with certain websites not loading correctly
  • Context popups can be distracting
Most mentioned
  • User-friendly interface
  • Efficiency in reading mode
  • Issues with specific websites
  • Desire for better customization options
  • Value in helping users study or improve reading skills
User reviews
by Mohamed Fares, 2025-01-14

Slips around paywall very neatly, as well as being a great reader mode.
by Joe McCarthy, 2024-12-30

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! ITS AMAZING but i wish it had a smoother page transition
by Krstia no, 2024-11-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Just Read requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Just Read has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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