Narrower
What is Narrower?
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- scripting
- storage
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Extension summary
Narrower is a simple extension for dealing with annoyingly wide websites.
Usage:
To add margins to a wide page, click on the extension icon and drag the slider. The extension will continue narrowing the current page as long as you stay on the same website. To return the page to its previous state, drag the margin slider to 0% and refresh the page.
How it works:
When you drag the margin slider, Narrower changes the padding value of document.documentElement. It then leaves the selected margin in the website's localStorage, so it can be recalled the next time you activate the extension on the site.
Known issues:
Changing the padding of the document element doesn't work on 100% of the pages. If a page doesn't become narrower as a result of using the extension, you can always resort to manually changing the browser window size.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.- Great for reducing eye strain on wide pages.
- Helps improve readability of articles and ebooks.
- Simple and effective at adjusting margins.
- Lacks the ability to remember settings per website.
- Not compatible with Chrome Beta using Manifest v3.
- No keyboard shortcut or persistent mode available.
- Need for website-specific settings.
- Desire for keyboard shortcuts or persistent mode.
- Works well for enhancing reading experience.
Recent reviews
vptr, 2024-10-11 
Shank Stir, 2024-10-02 
Henri Frick, 2024-05-01Extension safety
Risk impact
Narrower does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Narrower is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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