ClaroRead Chrome

Speaks aloud text in web pages

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ClaroRead Chrome - Speech and Reading Extension

The 'ClaroRead Chrome' extension is designed to enhance the reading and writing experience for all types of users. It features intuitive functions that read aloud selected text on websites, Google Docs, and accessible PDFs. It speaks aloud your typing input, be it letters, words, or sentences. ClaroRead Chrome also offers useful tools like word prediction for better composition and enables an easy-read coloured overlay. Premium features include the ability to read aloud inaccessible images on screen, spelling checks, speech recognition for dictation, reading in Microsoft Office 365 Word, and additional online text-to-speech voices.

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Extension stats

By: Claro Software

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 3.29

(63)

Version: 35.3.6 (Last updated: 2024-11-12)

Creation date: 2020-04-09

Permissions:

identity
identity.email
tabs
tts
storage
contextMenus
nativeMessaging
downloads
clipboardWrite
clipboardRead

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 111.15M

Email: su*****@clarosoftware.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,271 ▲ 81

Other rankings

#34 in Accessibility ▲ 2

#36 in software keyword 56 ▲ 5

#63 in premium keyword 34 ▲ 4

#74 in french keyword 14 ▲ 5

#95 in google keep keyword 50 ▲ 5

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

ClaroRead Edge (v35.3.6)

26,660+ 3.00

(2)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Helps dyslexic users with reading comprehension
Free version meets occasional needs for reading longer websites
Regular updates indicating ongoing development
Overlay feature is helpful for usability
User-friendly interface with clear voice options

Cons

Missing previously available features after rebranding
Issues with disappearing controls and functionality
Trial period not clearly communicated, leading to confusion
Inability to read text from some scanned documents
Blocks access to PDF files in browser

Most mentioned

Features removed with no explanation
App not functioning as expected
Request for certain voice options (e.g., Zira)
Need for clearer information regarding subscription or payment
Desire for offline functionality with built-in Google voices

User reviews

It just does not work. I can sometimes get the pop up to appear so that I can get it to read aloud but most of the time I click the icon and it does nothing

Philip Marryot, 2024-08-26

it used to work just fine in just as just a chrome applecation but after it changed paret company or rebranding, idk dont care, it's just worthless now. have been useing it for close to 6 years and more and more things are just removed with no explonation. it just is not funktional anymore.

Harper Sandner, 2023-10-16

Ik heb de extensie tijdens mijn afstudeerproject gebruikt en had het echt niet zonder kunnen doen, nu missen er opeens een aantal features zoals het sneller lezen van tekst waar ik echt niet zonder kan. Als dit achter een paywall zit kan ik die niet vinden en wil ze graag terug hebben. Ik wil er best voor betalen, maar de site en extensie zelf zijn super onduidelijk.

Selina Geboers, 2023-08-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

ClaroRead Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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