EPUB Reader

Read EPUB ebooks app for Chrome, works offline
What is EPUB Reader?
EPUB Reader is a Chrome extension developed by Chromebeat. It is a simple, yet effective, EPUB ebook reader, capable of operating anywhere Chrome is installed. With a special focus on Chromebook users, this tool allows you to enjoy your favorite ebooks even without internet connection, thus providing a seamless offline reading experience.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 2.93 (57)
Version: 0.0.2 (Last updated: 2014-10-10)
Creation date: 2014-10-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • {"fileSystem":["directory","retainEntries"]}
  • webview
  • notifications
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
  • storage
Size: 338.94K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This is a very simple EPUB ebook reader app for Chrome. It works anywhere you have chrome installed, but is especially useful on a Chromebook because it lets you read your ebook even when you're offline.

Brought to you by Chromebeat, your source for the neatest Chrome apps.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great for reading EPUB files offline
  • Good layout and display of books
  • Works well on Chromebooks
  • Allows reading in multiple locations
Cons
  • Lacks features like bookmarking and page numbering
  • Does not remember reading position
  • Very basic and simple with limited functionality
  • Some users experienced it not working at all
  • Slow performance and missing cover page
Most mentioned
  • Simplicity of the app
  • Need for more features
  • Issues with saving the reading position
  • Performance problems on certain devices
Recent reviews
Mano...
by Aria Seven, 2023-04-19

A great improvement over the native epub reader that came with chrome. I'm much happier with this epub reader.
by Ron Smyth, 2023-03-23

Abre o arquivo epub, e só. Não muda tamanho de fonte, não indica número de página, não dá acesso ao índice, nada.
by tiburcio43, 2022-06-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

EPUB Reader may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

EPUB Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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