Screen Reader

Screen Reader

A web-powered screen reader

What is Screen Reader?
'Screen Reader' is a Chrome extension developed to enhance web browsing by reading web content aloud. Built with web technologies such as HTML and JavaScript, it provides a fluid experience within the Chrome browser. This reader focusses on maintaining rather than adding new features. For broader solutions, using complete system screen readers is recommended.
Stats
Users: 200,000+
Version: 53.0.2784.14 (Last updated: 2023-06-07)
Creation date: 2019-09-05
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • accessibilityPrivate
  • bookmarks
  • history
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • tts
  • <all_urls>
Size: 4.80M
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Please note that this extension is now in maintenance mode; no new additions will be made moving forward.

The Chrome Screen reader extension is a showcase of a fully featured screen reader for the web built using only web technologies such as html and javascript. This extension specifically works within the Chrome browser to read content aloud. For more comprehensive solutions, we recommend the use of full system screen readers like ChromeVox on Chrome OS, VoiceOver on Mac, JAWS, NVDA or Narrator on Windows, etc.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Provides voices in multiple languages
  • Helps with filling out forms online
  • Customizable voice speed and volume
Cons
  • Difficult to turn off or disable
  • Causes glitches on certain websites
  • Reads every single letter and space
Most mentioned
  • Difficult to turn off or disable
  • Causes glitches on certain websites
  • Reads every single letter and space
Recent reviews
No hay tutoriales claros sobre como usarlo. la configuracion es pesima
by jordi claur jordi claur, 2023-11-29

Nice but how to pause it ?
by שלמה מצליח שלמה מצליח, 2024-03-25

Kapat aç çalışmıyor. Durmadan konuşuyor. Ctrl+F7 kapat diye ayarladım, tuşlara basınca bana Ctrl+F7 yi okuyor. Çılgınca. Uygulamayı silmekten başka çarem kalmadı. Sorry google.
by Osman Cin Osman Cin, 2024-03-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Screen Reader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Screen Reader if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Screen Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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