Readline

Name: Readline
Rating: 4.208333333333333 (24 reviews)
Author: Konni Warner

Unleash the Power of Distraction-Free Reading: Simplified Layout, Consistent Formatting, Image & Ad Removal, High Customizability!

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Readline is a powerful Chrome extension designed to transform your online reading into a serene and immersive experience. By removing ads, images, and other distractions, Readline offers a simplified layout that highlights the core content, allowing you to focus without interruption.

Enjoy enhanced readability through customizable fonts, optimized spacing, and consistent formatting across all web pages. With multi-language support and accessibility features, including dyslexia-friendly fonts and screen reader compatibility, Readline makes reading inclusive and effortless for everyone. Additionally, its print-friendly version lets you save or print content beautifully formatted. Personalize your reading environment with options to adjust text sizes, background colors, and more, crafting the perfect ambiance for your reading pleasure.

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Version:

1.0.1 Last updated: 2025-02-24

Creation date:

2023-08-14

Risk:

Permissions:

alarms
contextMenus
favicon
notifications
scripting
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

674.00KB

Email:

ko*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-12

Ranking

# 8,359 ▲ 62

Other rankings

#3071 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 13

#21 in screenshot reader keyword 48 ▲ 1

#86 in transform keyword 4 ▼ 5

#96 in journey keyword 10 ▼ 1

#117 in layout keyword 19 ▼ 4

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Readline (v1.0.2)

1,886 5.00

(2,964)

User reviews

Pros

Helps declutter and organize Chrome for a more efficient and elegant browsing experience
Enhances productivity by streamlining tab management and providing a minimalist interface
Easy to use with a one-button solution for activation
Balances utility and style, creating a pleasing and user-friendly experience
Protects privacy while improving browsing productivity

Cons

Does not function properly or respond after installation in Chrome for some users
Lacks a true screen reader despite being described as such
Issues with color settings, like the white color not being pure white affecting printing
Lacks support for certain language fonts, such as Turkish characters
Some users find it complex or difficult to activate

Recent reviews

no funciona esta extension en chrome solo se instala luego no responde

fr*****, 2024-09-24

Muito útil

Ra*****, 2024-07-10

It looks like a nice tool, but the description specifically mentions a screen reader, which is misleading. This does not have a screen reader, you can only alter the text and background.

ad*****, 2024-03-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Readline requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Readline has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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