Readium

EPUB reader for Chrome

Readium: An Efficient EPUB Reader for Chrome

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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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 500,000+
Rating: 4.01
(1,856)
Version: 2.31.1 (Last updated: 2018-10-18)
Creation date: 2018-10-18
Permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/*
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • app.window.fullscreen
Size: 2.18M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 645 ▲ 94

Other platforms

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use and nice layout.
  • Works well for fixed-layout EPUBs, reliable without errors.
  • Functions correctly as a digital library for opening EPUB files.
  • Good variety of features for reading eBooks.
Cons
  • Not compatible with recent versions of Chrome.
  • Requires multiple steps to launch the app from the Chrome Web Store.
  • No search function or ability to copy text.
  • Limited functionality after Google deprecated Chrome Apps.
Most mentioned
  • Not working anymore due to Chrome's deprecation of apps.
  • Good for reading EPUBs but lacks search and copy features.
  • Difficult to launch easily from Chrome.
User reviews
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, 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, 2023-09-20
Not working anymore.
by Backup Ran, 2023-09-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Readium requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: google-analytics.com
Risk likelihood

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