screenreader standalone

Reads out aloud web pages easily and gives your eyes a much needed break!
What is screenreader standalone?
Screenreader Standalone is a Chrome extension designed to help users who face eye strain or difficulty in reading online content. With simple one-key operation, you can have web content reads aloud to you by merely selecting the text. The extension also provides customization functions like text navigation or color inversion. It even works offline. However, continuous reading and keymap customization are not supported currently.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.09 (11)
Version: 0.1.5 (Last updated: 2015-12-26)
Creation date: 2015-12-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
Size: 21.21K

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Extension summary

Seen a great tutorial or ebook online and want to dive in , but finding yourself unable to read after 5 mins? Having eyestrain problems ? I had the same problem and it really troubled me a lot. so i created this extension to read(actually hear) articles , tutorials etc online. Installing it does not add any extra interface whatsoever.

The operation is very simple. To read any text just select the text BEFORE it and press ,(comma) key. The text selection automatically jumps to the line and reads it out aloud. And similiarly keys are there for prev/next sentence, word and paragraph.

RECOMMENDED: Install the free high quality tts voice from google for better results from : https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/us-english-female-text-to/pkidpnnapnfgjhfhkpmjpbckkbaodldb It also works offline

KEYMAP(also on welcome page and options page, after installing) , key goes to next line and 'reads it'(i.e upto next full stop) 'm' key goes to previous line and reads it.(i.e upto previous full stop) ' key to go upto next punctuation mark ; key to go upto previous punctuation mark shift+i to invert colors [ key to go to previous word ] key to go to next word

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Some users find it great and are surprised by its capabilities.
Cons
  • Doesn't work as expected and shows useless popups.
  • Requires manual interaction (pressing comma repeatedly) instead of reading selected text continuously.
  • Stops at every punctuation mark, which is frustrating for users.
  • Doesn't recognize periods between numbers correctly.
Most mentioned
  • How do I get this extension to read my screen?
  • Does this extension work?
  • Going back to 'Read Aloud' due to reliability issues.
Recent reviews
How do I get this extension to read my screen? Does this extension work? Where are the options; has the developer gave up on this one? Oh man. :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( I'm going back to the extension "Read Aloud". Very reliable and it WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!
by Rob C, 2023-06-14

its great
by soul mate, 2020-03-13

Doesn't actually work. Just keeps showing useless popups that do nothing.
by Geoff White, 2018-06-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

screenreader standalone requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

screenreader standalone has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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