SimpRead - Reader View

Immersion-reading mode of Chrome extensions, similar to Safari read mode.

SimpRead - The Ultimate Reader View Chrome Extension

SimpRead - Reader View is a Chrome extension designed with the aim of restoring the essence of reading and enhancing user experience. With features like reading mode, article clipping, annotation, and read-later options, it serves as a cohesive platform for your knowledge management. It offers customizable export options, automated services, and multi-level tagging system. It even integrates with productivity tools making it a powerful tool for an enhanced reading experience.

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By: Kenshin Wang

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.80

(2,114)

4 new ratings

Version: 2.2.0.520 (Last updated: 2021-06-01)

Creation date: 2020-06-25

Permissions:

contextMenus
tabs
storage
unlimitedStorage
tts
<all_urls>

Size: 1.26M

Email: fx*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,665 ▲ 81

Other rankings

#9842 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 99 #102 in kindle keyword 88

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

SimpRead - Reader View (v2.2.0.520)

210,201+ 4.60

(379)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Powerful and feature-rich functionality for reading and note-taking.
Highly praised customer support and developer responsiveness.
Supports integration with Obsidian for enhanced note management.
Offline HTML export feature is highly appreciated.
User-friendly interface for reading articles and blogs.

Cons

Sudden unavailability of the extension or specific features.
Compatibility issues with the latest Chrome updates.
High learning curve for new users, especially those not familiar with programming concepts.
Limited support for certain websites or formats.
Some users have experienced sudden language changes.

Most mentioned

High-quality customer support and developer engagement.
Excellent for reading long articles and managing notes.
Offline export functionality for streamlined use.
Strong integration capabilities, particularly with Obsidian.
Requires some technical knowledge to fully utilize features.

User reviews

网页剪藏神器，完美融合我的工作流

冰茶, 2025-03-05

很方便摘抄网上文章。但是现在谷歌浏览器被停用了。麻烦更新谢谢

Yohann Chan, 2025-03-04

快快快解决掉！This extension is no longer available because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions.

Max C, 2025-03-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

SimpRead - Reader View 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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