# LightRead

> Clean, simple news at a glance

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6753268332](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6753268332)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6753268332`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Weichen Cheng
- **Category:** News
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-24
- **First published:** 2025-10-07
- **Size:** 7.23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lightread/id6753268332)
- **Website:** [https://wei789.github.io/LightReadIndex.html](https://wei789.github.io/LightReadIndex.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/newsnewsp/%E9%A6%96%E9%A0%81](https://sites.google.com/view/newsnewsp/%E9%A6%96%E9%A0%81)

## Description

A friendly, clutter‑free news reader. Glance headlines, hide sources you don’t need, and open articles in a focused reader.

LightRead is a clean, friendly news app focused on what matters:
• Glanceable headlines with a tidy layout
• Hide sources you don’t want to see
• Open articles in a distraction‑free reader
• Smooth scrolling and fast loading
• Works great in light & dark mode

Why LightRead?
Clutter slows you down. LightRead keeps things clear: short labels, simple controls, and useful defaults. You’re in control—tap a source to hide it, and your feed instantly feels personal.

## Rankings

- #2,144,826 — Overall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6753268332)