Reading mode

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Reading Mode - Chrome Extension

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

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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeContent
  • chrome://favicon/
  • <all_urls>
Size: 158.72K
Price: Free

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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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