Rocket Readability
This extension uses readability.js to parse out the 'cruft' leaving you with simply the article to read.
What is Rocket Readability?
Rocket Readability is a Chrome extension that uses readability.js to parse web pages. It cuts out ads and superfluous content, enhancing the overall reading experience by leaving only the substantial article content for users to read.
Stats
By:
iamjpg
Rating:
3.68
(19)
Creation date:
2020-02-10
Risk impact:
Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
33.98K
Email:
jg*****@gmail.com
Stats date:
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Summary
This extension simply parses web pages cutting out ads and unnecessary distractions leaving you with what you want: the content.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Removes clutter and ads
- Customizable background color
- Fast
Cons
- Limited customization options
- Breaks some websites
- Doesn't allow font customization
Most mentioned
- Limited customization options
- Breaks some websites
- Font size customization
Recent reviews
Amazing way to strip away the distractions so I can focus on what's important!
An option for web browsing to be less miserable! Woot!!
Would just like to change the font, a simple UI would do. But great for print previews.
Safety
Risk impact
Rocket Readability is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Rocket Readability has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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