# LightRead

> Removes header with borrowing controls from the page while reading a book from Archive.org.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/lightread](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lightread)

## Overview

- **ID:** `lightread`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Marina Santana
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-08-12
- **First published:** 2021-08-11
- **Size:** 33 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/lightread/)
- **Website:** [https://marinacompsci.github.io/](https://marinacompsci.github.io/)

## Description

LightRead is a Firefox add-on that removes the header with borrowing controls from Archive.org books, allowing users to enjoy distraction-free reading. It hides the section showing the button to borrow again while reading, enhancing the reading experience on Archive.org.

## Rankings

- #106,590 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lightread)