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

(176)

0.19

Version: 2.0.3 (Last updated: 2025-01-20)

Creation date: 2020-04-22

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

scripting
tabs
activeTab
contextMenus
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 5.37M

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

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 1,442 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#35 in Accessibility ▼ 1

#8 in reader keyword 71 ▼ 1

#76 in features keyword 66 ▼ 6

#102 in summarize pdf keyword 25 ▼ 9

#125 in auto save keyword 43 ▲ 13

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Extension summary

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Reader Mode is a feature-packed Chrome reading extension and web app that removes clutter, ads and distractions, while also includes advanced features such as dyslexia support, bookmarking, annotating, highlighting and text-to-speech.

📖 FEATURES • Distraction-free and ad-free "Reader Mode" • Web & PDF Highlighter • Share Reader Mode pages • Deletion of unwanted elements • Text-to-speech • Translation • Text Alignment • Custom theme • Custom CSS • Print page • Save page as PDF • Fullscreen mode

User reviews

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Pros

Helps reduce visual clutter on web pages
Useful for users with ADHD
The premise of simplifying content is appreciated by some users

Cons

Recent updates have added unwanted features and pop-ups
Security breaches reported, raising concerns about user data and safety
Installation or updates may lead to unwanted behaviors, such as opening affiliate links or displaying pop-ups
Possible spyware or malware concerns raised by users

Most mentioned

Security breach affecting user data
Unnecessary pop-ups or features after updates
Plugin was previously useful but has deteriorated with updates
Users not understanding the need for the extension or how it operates

User reviews

I have no idea what this is or why I have it, it is so distracting and not needed

Nelson, 2025-01-17

Didn't install this. Don't want this. Have no idea why anyone needs a shortcut to send a tweet (or X or whatever its now called) from a cell in an google sheet. Just more screen clutter