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.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.68 (145)
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

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Improves readability with options for text size and spacing
  • Dark Mode available
  • Functional and light-weight operation
  • User-friendly for readers
Cons
  • Formatting issues with tables and narrow text width
  • Dark Mode link colors difficult to read
  • Problems with specific websites, such as Twitter
  • Lack of keyboard shortcuts
  • Not all features work as expected in different browsers
Most mentioned
  • Improves readability
  • Issues with formatting and display
  • Useful for reading without distractions
  • Dark Mode is appreciated but needs adjustments
  • Extension can break functionality on some sites
Recent reviews
no ukrainian for reading
by Art Spark (Artem), 2024-10-03

Je ne peux plus naviguer sans !
by Raphaël Rapp, 2024-09-23

Пользуюсь в мобильном Киви.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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