TLDR This - Free automatic text summary tool

Automatically summarize any article, text, document, webpage or essay in a click.
TLDR This - Free automatic text summary tool is a Chrome extension designed to help users extract relevant information quickly. It saves time by automatically summarising long articles, texts, documents, or webpages into less than five sentences within seconds. Ideal for people who value their time and wish to increase productivity by focusing more on valuable work.
Manifest V2
By:
TLDR This
Users:
90,000+
Rating:
3.71
(78)
Version:
2.0.5 (Last updated: 2023-11-08)
Creation date:
2020-03-16
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size:
1.41M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

TLDR This - Auto text summary (v2.0.4)
1,477+ 2.67 (24)

User reviews

Pros
  • Saves time when summarizing content
  • Can enhance browsing experience
  • Helpful for studies and understanding information faster
Cons
  • Doesn't work consistently or at all for many users
  • Summarization quality is poor, especially with complex articles
  • A new account is required to use the extension
  • Extension stays in a loading state and is often broken
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work or is broken
  • Requires creating an account to use
  • Poor quality of summaries
  • Helpful in studies and time management
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Doesn't work. Waiting for 15 seconds and " Sorry, we couldn't generate a summary for the requested URL." No matter what URL I try.
by Matúš Pekar, 2025-01-22

Super frustrating. This extension is no longer working for me. I've since switched to GOAT Summarizer.
by Tok Toku, 2024-10-08

good
by Amman, 2024-03-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

TLDR This - Free automatic text summary tool requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

TLDR This - Free automatic text summary tool has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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