Quiet Reader

This extension allow to send articles to Quiet Reader app, a free Mac app that let's you read articles distraction free.

Quiet Reader Chrome Extension - Distraction-Free Article Reader

The 'Quiet Reader' is a Chrome extension that is meant to work alongside a free Mac app. It allows users to send articles or highlighted texts from the web for a clean, distraction-free reading experience. No more interruptions from ads, tabs, or cluttered desktops. Note: The Mac app is required for this extension to function.

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Extension stats

By: Zeppelin Labs

Users: 5,000+

Rating: 2.62

(13)

Version: 0.39.0 (Last updated: 2022-04-06)

Creation date: 2022-03-03

Size: 98.59K

Email: al*****@zeppelinlabs.io

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 13,432 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#4047 in Accessibility ▲ 175 #81 in reader keyword 46 ▼ 11

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

The concept of the app is promising and appealing to users.
Works seamlessly in Safari without requiring the extension.
Users appreciate the ability to select text for reading.

Cons

Not functioning properly on Mac OS Ventura with Chrome.
Extension fails to detect the installed companion app.
Users frequently receive error messages prompting them to download the app or enable the extension, despite having it installed.
Selecting long articles is cumbersome and not efficient.

Most mentioned

Not working with Mac OS Ventura and Chrome
Error messages regarding extension not being found
Companion Mac app issues with functionality
Seamlessness of the app in Safari without extension
Frustration over text selection challenges

User reviews

I read the reviews below, mostly from 2022, and thot they may have updated it to work on Chrome. Not yet. The concept sounds great though!

Dave Klassen, 2025-01-07

I like the app but I mostly read papers online with chrome and the app doesn't detect the extension. I could select text but selecting a long article is tiering and cmd+A also select menue bar, ad...

Sacha ZD, 2023-01-25

A really promising extension !!

Cléry ARQUE-FERRADOU, 2022-11-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Quiet Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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