Reader Mode

An all-in-one, distraction-free reader with dyslexia support, accessibility features, bookmarking, highlighting, and research tools

Reader Mode - Distraction-Free Chrome Reading Tool

"Reader Mode" is a feature-rich Chrome extension designed to enhance your reading experience by providing a distraction-free and ad-free interface. It includes advanced features such as dyslexia support, text-to-speech, bookmarking, highlighting, and auto-scroll capabilities. With options for custom themes, translation, and the ability to save and sync bookmarks, "Reader Mode" is perfect for students, researchers, and anyone looking to focus on their reading without distractions.

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Extension stats

By: https://readermode.io

Users: 200,000+

Rating: 3.30

(181)

2 new ratings

Version: 2.0.5 (Last updated: 2025-02-28)

Creation date: 2020-04-22

Permissions:

scripting
tabs
activeTab
contextMenus
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 5.67M

Email: ry*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,461 ▲ 89

Other rankings

#361 in Accessibility ▲ 5

#8 in reader keyword 89 ▲ 2

#82 in features keyword 15 ▲ 30

#99 in summarize pdf keyword 24 ▲ 2

#104 in custom font keyword 33 ▲ 26

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Effectively reduces visual clutter and distractions on web pages, making reading easier for users
User-friendly and easy to install, praised for improving reading experiences
Some users found it significantly enhances their daily browsing experience, particularly for those with focus issues like ADHD

Cons

Recent updates introduced features that some users find unnecessary or distracting
Security issues reported, including compromised data breaches and potential spyware behavior
The extension has been linked to annoying pop-up advertisements and unwanted features that affect usability

Most mentioned

Security concerns related to spyware and data breaches
Updates causing usability problems and unwanted features
Ability to improve reading by reducing clutter, especially beneficial for people with ADHD

User reviews

After installing a WordPress theme update on one of my websites, I started seeing these unusual navigation icons (that you couldn't actually click) overlaid on top of and pushing the visible area of my website down about 100px. Today, I decided to disable all my Chrome browser extensions one-by-one to see if it had an impact. Turns out, this plugin was the culprit. Disabled it and the problem went away. Overall, I really like this plugin and use it all the time to remove clutter when I'm reading. I'd give it 5 stars if they can identify what's breaking some websites and fix it.

Brandon Brandon, 2025-03-03

The sticky header on my website is broken every time I turn this extension on. I thought I was going mad. I tried to fix my website for several days, when in fact it's just this extension in Google Chrome that is breaking on my end.

Pavel Guzenko, 2025-02-20

Really, It is so amazing readermode extension Thanks for this extension :)

Mahmoud Imran, 2025-02-10

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reader Mode 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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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Reader Mode. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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