Instapaper

Instapaper

Instapaper browser extension to save links for offline reading.

What is Instapaper?
Instapaper is a Chrome extension that offers a simple and efficient method of saving web pages for later reading. Regardless of whether you want to read on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle, Instapaper makes it possible. By saving the current tab on your device to your Instapaper account, this extension eliminates the need for a bookmarklet. Unauthenticated users are directed to a login or signup page, after which they are redirected back to the original page, now saved in their Instapaper queue.
Stats
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 3.77 (518)
Version: 2.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-08-17)
Creation date: 2020-04-16
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 66.59K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

Instapaper is a simple tool for saving web pages to read later on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle.

This browser extension may be used in place of the bookmarklet to save articles directly into your Instapaper queue.

It works by saving the current tab to your Instapaper account . Users who aren't logged in will be taken to a login or signup page, after completing the process they will be redirected back to the original page with the original page saved in their queue.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves bookmarks with a single click
  • Nice design elements such as the saved banner
  • Best page saver for some users, works every time
Cons
  • Does not work or save the page when clicked
  • No sync or slow sync
  • Does not support the Brave browser
  • Does not save images from certain websites
  • Does not remember font changes
  • Cannot send articles to Kindle
  • Extension login or functionality issues
  • Lack of effective support even for paid customers
Most mentioned
  • Does not work or nothing happens when clicked
  • Save failed error message
  • Requires an account to use
  • Design and aesthetics appreciated by some users
  • Lack of functionality with multiple tabs or incorrect page saving
  • Extension not changing color after saving as an indicator
Recent reviews
It doesn't do what it claims to do: enable you to read pages offline, there's no such function.
by panda-34 panda-34, 2024-03-28

No hace nada
by Carlos Granados Carlos Granados, 2018-01-24

Hasta hace poco funcionaba, pero dejo de hacerlo. -Bueno solo reinicie el navegador y funciona tan bien como siempre.
by GatoAzul GatoAzul, 2017-12-28
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Safety
Risk impact

Instapaper may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Instapaper has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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