# FF Reader

> A simple extension for Firefox that activates Reader Mode.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `ff-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** jfcandidofilho
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 0.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-04-29
- **First published:** 2020-04-29
- **Size:** 39 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ff-reader/)

## Description

FF Reader is a Firefox add-on that allows users to activate Reader Mode with a simple click. Enjoy distraction-free reading on web pages with clutter-free layouts and customizable font sizes.

## Rankings

- #89,500 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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/ff-reader)