Reading mode

See the web with fresh eyes
What is Reading mode?
Reading Mode is a Chrome extension that allows you to remove all clutter from articles online, including ads, links, formatting, and excessive images. Activate reading mode automatically and customize fonts, sizes, and colors with perfect presets.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-06-19 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
By: CarlSmith
Users: 110,522+
Rating: 4.30 (40)
Version: 2.3.4 (Last updated: 2020-09-30)
Creation date: 2020-09-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeContent
  • chrome://favicon/
  • <all_urls>
Size: 158.72K
Price: Free

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Extension summary

With Reading Mode, you can remove all clutter (including ads) from articles that you read online.

Features:

  1. Removes all clutter: navigation, links, ads, formatting, excessive images, etc
  2. Reading mode activates automatically if you return to the page
  3. Customize fonts, sizes, colors with perfect presets.

Please check out screenshots to learn more.

User reviews

Нашёл сразу то, что искал. Убирает всё лишнее, оставляя только текст. Ничего не отвлекает. Спасибо!

Excelente. Felcitaciones al(la) desarrollador(a)

I would have loved it if it had a highlighter feature.
by Ankur Tripathi, 2021-05-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reading mode requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Reading mode is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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