# Epilepsy Safe Reader

> Epilepsy Safe Reader extension for extracting and displaying readable content from web pages.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/epilepsy-safe-reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/epilepsy-safe-reader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `epilepsy-safe-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shareeza Hussain
- **Category:** appearance
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-09
- **First published:** 2026-07-06
- **Size:** 166 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/epilepsy-safe-reader/)
- **Website:** [https://www.yneedthis.com/epilepsy-safe-reader-a-chrome-extension-for-safe-distraction-free-reading/](https://www.yneedthis.com/epilepsy-safe-reader-a-chrome-extension-for-safe-distraction-free-reading/)

## Description

A safe reader extension for extracting and displaying readable content from web pages.

Browse the web safely and comfortably with Epilepsy Safe Reader, the extension designed for users sensitive to flashing content and seizure triggers. It transforms any webpage into a clean, readable, and customizable environment, so you can focus on the content without risk.

Key Features:

Customizable background colours: Choose a background tailored for epilepsy safety. Text colour automatically adjusts to black or white for optimal readability.

Research-backed note-taking: Add notes as you read to break up content and improve comprehension, memory retention, and focus.

Distraction-free reading: Strips away ads, popups, and flashing animations that could trigger seizures.

One-click safe mode: Quickly convert any webpage into a safe, readable format.

Why you’ll love it:

(1) Scientifically informed to protect users from visual triggers.
(2) Supports focus, comprehension, and memorization with structured reading and note-taking.
(3) Perfect for anyone who wants a calm, comfortable, and safe browsing experience.

Take control of your reading experience and install Epilepsy Safe Reader today.

## Rankings

- #138,857 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/epilepsy-safe-reader)