Readium

Readium

EPUB reader for Chrome

What is Readium?
Readium is a Google Chrome application that leverages ReadiumJS, an open-source reading system and JavaScript library, to display EPUB publications in web browsers. It is designed to work on Web standards like HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and SVG. As an EPUB reader, it serves as a pivotal tool for reading EPUB files - a portable document format widely accepted. However, note that its development ended after its final release, 2.31.0, in October 2018 due to Google deprecating Chrome apps.
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Users: 500,000+
Rating: 4.01 (1,865)
Version: 2.31.1 (Last updated: 2018-10-18)
Creation date: 2018-10-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/*
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • app.window.fullscreen
Size: 2.18M
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EPUB Reader for Chrome Readium for Chrome is the Google Chrome application based on ReadiumJS, an open source reading system and JavaScript library for displaying EPUB® publications in web browsers. ReadiumJS is a project of the Readium Foundation. EPUB is a widely adopted portable document format based on Web standards such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and SVG. EPUB is a registered trademark of a registered trademark of W3C ® (MIT, ERCIM, Keio, Beihang).

Improvements and Enhancements in this Release

IMPORTANT: This release, 2.31.0 is the final release of the Readium Chrome Application. As Google has deprecated Chrome apps, this app is longer actively supported, and will no longer be updated after the 0.31, October 01, 2018 release. A list of other apps that are powered by Readium can be found at Readium.org

Full release notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11yETD9-VR80UMiXRPd-x7T-87SBQYbh0OGSSI5S7-Eg/edit#

User reviews
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use and good functionality
  • Works for a broad range of file types
  • Used for many years without any issues
Cons
  • Not compatible with the latest versions of Chrome
  • Issues with displaying some epub files
  • Cumbersome to launch
Most mentioned
  • Google will stop supporting this app
  • Efficient for opening and reading epub books
  • Needs updates to improve functionality
Recent reviews
Simple i eficaç, llàstima que ja no estigui mantinguda.
by Alicia SaGa Alicia SaGa, 2020-01-20

L'appli était très bonne, mais Google a déprécié toutes les "Chrome Apps" l'an dernier et la "Readium Chrome App" en fonctionne donc plus. Cependant, vous pouvez toujours lire sur votre PC ou Mac en chargeant son successeur, Thorium Reader, disponible sur l'appstore Microsoft et en téléchargement sur thorium.edrlab.org. Sur mobile, les développeurs du projet Readium mettent à disposition de tous un kit de développement libre et gratuit, sur lequel plus de 60 applications on été développées.
by Laurent Le Meur Laurent Le Meur, 2023-09-27

L'appli ne marche plus car elle n'est plus compatible avec les dernières versions de Chrome. Il faudrait la mettre à jour ou la retirer du store.
by Stéphane Amiot Stéphane Amiot, 2023-09-20
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Readium may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

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