Reader Mode for Google Chrome™

Strips away clutter like buttons, background images, and changes the page's text size, contrast and layout for better readability

What is Reader Mode for Google Chrome™?

Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ is an efficient online tool designed to enhance readability by removing advertisements, unnecessary buttons, and background images from a webpage. It allows users to focus on the content, altering text size, contrast, and layout for an optimal reading environment. Simple to use - just install, select a website, then activate Reader Mode.

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Extension stats

By: https://readerview.freebusinessapps.net

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.68 (150) ▲ 1 new ratings

Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-03-29)

Creation date: 2020-03-31

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
activeTab
contextMenus
declarativeContent
notifications
scripting
storage

Host permissions:

*://favicon/

Size: 393.22K

Email: al*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 6055 ▼ 28

Other rankings

#3224 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2 #186 in reader keyword 90 ▲ #267 in article keyword 8 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Reader Mode for Browser™ (v3.0.0)

4.70

(72) 13,102+

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Extension summary

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Do you want to view a news article online without the advertisements etc all blocking the actual article? Simply install our software Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ and our software will help you remove all the clutter away from a webpage. This is a simple chrome reader mode software which allows you to focus on the text. Switch to reader view instantly once you install our software.

To get started, here are the few simple steps to follow Install the software Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ Go to the website you want to use Reader Mode Click on our software icon/right click and choose "Reader Mode"

Our software will automatically remove the advertisements, leaving behind only the article for you to focus on.

Disclaimer: Please note this extension is NOT made by Google and is made by an independent development team. All copyrights belong to their respective owners. Google doesn’t endorse or sponsor this Chrome extension. Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ is not owned by, is not licensed by and is not a subsidiary of Google Inc.

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

Eliminates ads from articles
Customizable font, color, and brightness settings
Lightweight and easy to use
Enhances readability with dark mode
Effective for printing without distractions

Cons

Inconsistent formatting of tables
Issues with images and iframe content not displaying correctly
Problems with interface on certain websites (e.g., Twitter)
Lack of certain features like custom CSS and shortcut keys
Text width adjustment problems

Most mentioned

Useful for reading and eliminating distractions
Complaints about formatting and display issues
Desire for additional customization options
Positive feedback regarding usability and simplicity

Recent reviews

Excellent!

Bri C., 2024-11-10

Hervorragende Erweiterung! Vielen Dank! (Ich weiß nicht, ob es möglich ist, auch die redaktionell eingebetteten Fotos im Lesemodus wegzubekommen. Auf diese Weise könnte ich beispielsweise einfacher den gesamten Text markieren und ihn in ein Post für X oder Facebook einfügen.)