FB2 Chrome Reader

Allows you to read files with the .fb2 extension in the Chrome browser.
What is FB2 Chrome Reader?
"FB2 Chrome Reader" is a Chrome extension designed to open and render .fb2 files within the Chrome browser. It simplifies the process, eliminating the need for a separate reader application. Just drag and drop your .fb2 file into the browser after allowing access to file URLs in the Extension management tab.

Extension stats

By: reiko
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.35 (72)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2023-08-30)
Creation date: 2020-04-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 165.89K

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Extension summary

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Now you can open and read files with the .fb2 extension in the Chrome browser. (local files). Just drag and drop your .fb2 file into your browser and read!

▶️▶️▶️To run this extension you need to: "Allow access to file URLS" in the "Extension management" tab◀️◀️◀️

Version: 1.0.1 - minor fixes

User reviews

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Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Clean and intuitive user interface
  • Works well for reading fb2 files once correctly configured
  • No cost to use
Cons
  • Often encounters parsing errors when opening fb2 files
  • Requires specific settings to be enabled for local file access
  • Some users report it not functioning as expected after updates
Most mentioned
  • Parsing error when opening files
  • Need to allow local file access
  • Works well if properly configured
Recent reviews
by VEGAMETA, 2024-10-25

Не срабатывает. Открывает как XML структуру. Разрешение на локальные файлы в настройках включил.

Upon an opening of any fb2-file, writes: "Parsing error".
by First Last, 2024-04-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

FB2 Chrome Reader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

FB2 Chrome Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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