Reader Mode Pro

A feature-packed distraction-free web reader with dyslexia support and research tools

Reader Mode Pro - Distraction-Free Web Reader & Research Tool

Reader Mode Pro is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to offer seamless and distraction-free internet reading. With features ranging from bookmarking and annotating to text-to-speech, it provides everything a user needs for a streamlined web reading interface. This extension goes beyond typical reader modes by including dyslexia support, custom theme capabilities, and options for page customization. Moreover, it provides research tools like highlighting and note-taking options, making this extension a great resource not just for easy reading, but for efficient web research as well.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.25
(16)
Version: 1.2.7 (Last updated: 2022-11-14)
Creation date: 2020-04-22
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.93M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

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

User reviews

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Pros
  • Highly useful for academic research and reading articles
  • Outstanding customer support and help with registration
  • Dark mode feature is beneficial for eye comfort
  • Effective at preventing distractions from multiple tabs
Cons
  • Requires a License Activation key, causing installation issues
  • Auto scroll feature is unreliable and resets itself
  • Text gets corrupted when saved, with formatting issues and lack of response from support
Most mentioned
  • Licensing and activation problems
  • Issues with auto scroll functionality
  • Text corruption in saved files
User reviews
this require License Activation key
by Belay Mulat, 2024-11-04

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!!
by Caitlin Nguyen, 2024-10-17

Wondering if there is an update to manifest v3?
by F, 2024-07-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reader Mode Pro requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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