Rocket Readability

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)
Version: 0.0.0.6 (Last updated: 2020-02-10)
Creation date: 2020-02-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 33.98K
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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
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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!
by A Google user, 2017-10-31

An option for web browsing to be less miserable! Woot!!
by A Google user, 2017-10-27

Would just like to change the font, a simple UI would do. But great for print previews.
by A Google user, 2018-08-04
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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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