Screen reader Only

Make off-screen screen reader only text visible to make sure SR only text has meaning and purpose.

Show Screen Reader Text: Chrome Extension

Show Screen Reader Text is an experimental Chrome extension that displays off-screen text to assist screen reader users on websites. Its purpose is to prevent confusion and ensure that off-screen text remains accessible, especially after site updates.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 287
-6
Version: Final no future updates (Last updated: 2024-12-10)
Version code: 2501.2023.12.27
Creation date: 2019-02-28
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 78.97K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 48,445 ▼ 726
Other rankings
#4826 in Accessibility ▲ 233 #16 in screenshot reader keyword 57 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

Extension safety

Risk impact

Screen reader Only requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Screen reader Only. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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